Art & Culture 57'

CLAUDIA CARDINALE, THE DREAM WOMAN

Beneath the glitz, glamour and happiness of a supposedly easy life, how many tears, sleepless nights, anxieties, and uncertainties lie hidden? This may be true for any success… but for an actress, the price is even heavier – for she herself is the product.

This documentary sheds light on the two sides of the coin that represent the life of a star like Claudia Cardinale. Considered as an icon of Italian cinema, and elevated as an ultimate symbol of beauty, she did not choose the path of fame out of personal preference.

Combining archival footage with the interventions of her daughter and close collaborators, the film uncovers an intimate and little-known side of this legendary actress.

Direction: Sophie Agacinski & Mei-Chen Chalais

Production: Licange Productions for OCS, Ciné+ & RTS

Languages: French

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