Giulio Rustichelli (1917-2004) was an Italian cinematographer and photographer who worked in the film industry for over 50 years. He was born in Rome, Italy, and began his career as a camera assistant in the 1940s. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a full cinematographer, working on films such as The Leopard (1963), Death in Venice (1971), and The Conformist (1970).

Rustichelli's photography career began in the 1950s when he started taking pictures of his friends and family. His work soon caught the attention of art galleries and magazines, and he began to exhibit his photographs around Europe. His work was characterized by its use of light and shadow to create dramatic compositions. He often used natural light to capture the beauty of everyday life, creating images that were both intimate and powerful.

Throughout his career, Rustichelli worked with some of the most renowned directors of Italian cinema including Luchino Visconti, Bernardo Bertolucci, Federico Fellini, and Pier Paolo Pasolini. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 2004, he was awarded a lifetime achievement award from the Italian Society of Cinematographers for his contributions to Italian cinema.

Giulio Rustichelli's legacy lives on through his photographs which continue to inspire photographers around the world today.