Pippo Zeffirelli
Pippo Zeffirelli, born Giuseppe Pisciotto, is the adopted son of the famed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli. At 76 years old, he serves as the president of the Zeffirelli Foundation, dedicated to preserving his father's artistic legacy. Pippo had a unique upbringing, having transitioned from a childhood selling goods in Sicily to living alongside legendary figures such as Maria Callas and Anna Magnani in his father's villa. His relationship with Franco was complex, marked by both collaboration and personal tension. Despite initial reluctance to be adopted, Pippo ultimately embraced his role in Franco's life, which was rich in creativity, humor, and the arts.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Pippo Zeffirelli recalls the Kessler twins and their time spent together.
Pippo Zeffirelli ricorda le gemelle Kessler: «Facevano ginnastica sempre alla stessa ora. Ma l'ultima volta che le vidi Ellen era molto depressa»
Italy· 2025-11-19
Pippo Zeffirelli is the adopted son of Franco Zeffirelli and serves as the president of the Zeffirelli Foundation.
Il figlio di Zeffirelli: «All’inizio rifiutai di farmi adottare. L’essere gay? Ne parlò con pochi. Dalla Callas a Michael Jackson, la vita accanto a lui è stata un sogno»Italy· 2025-03-06
