# Tinto Brass, director of erotic epics 'Caligula' and 'Salon Kitty,' dies at 93

Italian filmmaker Tinto Brass, known for provocative erotic films including "Caligula" and "Salon Kitty," has died at 93. Brass was a controversial figure in Italian cinema whose work blurred the line between art house and exploitation. His 1979 film "Caligula," produced by Penthouse founder Bob Guccione, became a notorious cult classic.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/tinto-brass-dead-caligula-salon-kitty-1236939212/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:40:32 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/nov/04/tinto-brass-director-of-caligula-erotic-cinema-dies-aged-93) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:47:15 GMT