Alida Valli: In Her Own Words (2021)

9.2/10 • 105 min • Documentary

Overview

A complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of the most famous and beloved actresses of Italian and international cinema, told through the words of her unpublished letters and diaries, photographs, homemade films in 8 mm, and new interviews with her relatives, friends, and collaborators.

Cast

Giovanna Mezzogiorno

Alida Valli (voice)

Vanessa Redgrave

Charlotte Rampling

Bernardo Bertolucci

Margarethe von Trotta

Thierry Frémaux

Dario Argento

Roberto Benigni

Marco Tullio Giordana

Maurizio Ponzi

Self

Carla Gravina

Lilia Silvi

Tatiana Farnese

Pierpaolo De Mejo

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