Roman art is probably (mostly) responsible for the outstanding contribution to the art of Western culture. This continued through the Middle Ages with ecclesiastical art and music, and today the Italians are still leaders in the world of film art. They paved the way for all filmmakers, both at home and around the world. Today's most recognizable directors, such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, have publicly acknowledged that they are eternally indebted to these incredible Italian filmmakers. Here are ten of the best Italian film directors of all time.
