Centenary of the birth of Pier Paolo Pasolini

The stamp depicts a portrait of Pier Paolo Pasolini, taken from a work by Gianluigi Toccafondo. Born in Bologna in 1922, Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet, investigative journalist, columnist, film director, screenwriter, novelist and author of musical lyrics. Considered one of the greatest intellectuals of the 20th century, he continues to represent a cornerstone of modern Italian and international culture.