William Wyler (1902–1981) was an American film director known for classical studio films and for directing stars such as Audrey Hepburn.

Born Willi Wyler. Won three Academy Awards for Best Director (Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur). Directed landmark films including Roman Holiday, The Best Years of Our Lives (I migliori anni della nostra vita) and Ben-Hur; worked with Audrey Hepburn on Roman Holiday and How To Steal A Million.

Reviews emphasize Wyler's versatility: romantic comedy (Roman Holiday), social drama (The Children's Hour) and light caper (How To Steal A Million). Critics praise his technical choices (location shooting, black-and-white photography) and his work with Audrey Hepburn. Some reviews note limitations imposed by period censorship affecting performances.

For:Fans of classic cinema, film students, Audrey Hepburn enthusiasts

 "The Children's Hour" presents itself in the history of cinematographic art as one of the first works hinting at a true taboo for the world of celluloid and beyond: homosexuality.

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 "Roman Holiday" is, in fact, a skillful mix of romance and irony that will influence such comedies in the future, the famous "Mouth of Truth" scene in which Joe Bradley (Peck) scares (a reality that happened, as the scene was never repeated) a poor Princess Anna (Hepburn) by showing her his apparently amputated hand has entered all our hearts and is just one of the many insights of a screenplay rendered on film in a sublime way.

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 "Give Givenchy the night off."

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