Franco Zeffirelli

Franco Zeffirelli was an Italian director and designer known for film, television and opera productions, notably the 1977 TV series Gesù di Nazareth and the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet.

Publicly verifiable: Italian director Franco Zeffirelli (1923–2019) worked in film, television and opera. He directed the TV series Gesù di Nazareth (1977) and the film Romeo and Juliet (1968).

The reviews focus on Zeffirelli's 1977 TV series Gesù di Nazareth, praising its casting and scale while noting excesses in sets and reverent tone. The production's worldwide audience and controversies are discussed. Robert Powell's casting and performance are highlighted.

For:fans of classic film and television, students of religious cinema, readers interested in 1970s TV spectacles