What movie was directed by an Italian director, former senator and distant relative of Leonardo da Vinci?
The Taming of the Shrew (1967 film):  The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli and stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as Shakespeare's Kate and Petruchio. Franco Zeffirelli: Franco Zeffirelli, KBE Grande Ufficiale OMRI (] ; born 12 February 1923) is an Italian director and producer of operas, films and television. Franco Zeffirelli:  He is also a former senator (1994–2001) for the Italian centre-right "Forza Italia" party.
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