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Italian Film Industry Rocked by 'Fantasy Film' Linked to American Director Sought in Double Murder

  • The head of the Italian Culture Ministry's film department resigned after it was revealed that American director Francis Kaufman was linked to a double homicide and tax credits for an unmade film.
  • Kaufman, using the alias Ford, secured nearly $1 million in tax credits for the unmade film 'Stelle della Notte.'
  • The Culture Ministry confirmed that Kaufman was involved in financing for a non-existent film, which contributes to ongoing issues in the Italian film industry.
  • The resignation follows another recent resignation in the Italian film industry, where a key figure at Cinecitta also left their position.
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Italian film industry rocked by 'fantasy film' linked to American director sought in double murder

The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department has resigned. The resignation followed revelations that an American film director accused in a double homicide had secured nearly $1 million in tax credits from the ministry for a film he never made.

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