Because I Am a Genius! Lorenza Mazzetti

Because I Am a Genius! Lorenza Mazzetti

2016 · 61 min · Documentary

Lorenza Mazzetti's extraordinary life story touches many points in twentieth century history. The adopted daughter of the Einstein family emigrated to London in the 1950s and applied to the Slade School of Fine Art with the reason "Because I'm a genius!" Mazzetti is also one of the most important representatives of the Free Cinema movement.

Directed by Steve Della Casa

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