Antonella Lualdi ( gr, Αντονέλλα Λουάλντι, born Antonietta de Pascale; 6 July 1931) is an Italian actress and singer. She appeared in many Italian and French films in the 1950s and 1960s, notably in

Claude Autant-Lara Claude Autant-Lara (; 5 August 1901 – 5 February 2000) was a French film director and later Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Biography Born at Luzarches in Val-d'Oise, Autant-Lara was educated in France and at London's Mill Hill Sc ...

's film ''

The Red and the Black ''Le Rouge et le Noir'' (; meaning ''The Red and the Black'') is a historical psychological novel in two volumes by Stendhal, published in 1830. It chronicles the attempts of a provincial young man to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing ...

'' in 1954, opposite

Gérard Philipe Gérard Philipe (born Gérard Albert Philip, 4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959) was a prominent French actor who appeared in 32 films between 1944 and 1959. Active in both theatre and cinema, he was, until his early death, one of the main ...

Life and career

She began her career in 1949, after having won a contest for new talents of the cinema magazine ''Hollywood'', in which she was presented as "Signorina X" ("Miss X"), inviting the readers to choose her stage name. After having starred with him in several films, she married Italian actor

Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi (29 October 1931 – 10 September 2015) was an Italian actor. He made his acting debut at 15 in Vittorio De Sica's 1946 Neorealist film ''Sciuscià''. He has worked with great directors such as Alessandro Blasetti in '' Fab ...

in 1955; the couple had two daughters, Stella and Antonellina, an actress in her own right. In 1974 she debuted in France as a singer with some success and critical appreciation, then she also debuted on stage with the comedy ''Le Moulin de la Galette'', with which she toured across several European countries.

Selected filmography

* ''

Prince of Foxes ''Prince of Foxes'' is a 1947 historical novel by Samuel Shellabarger, following the adventures of the fictional Andrea Orsini, a captain in the service of Cesare Borgia during his conquest of the Romagna. Plot introduction Andrea Zoppo, an Ita ...

'' (1949) - (uncredited) * ''

Little Lady ''Little Lady'' ( it, Signorinella) is a 1949 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Gino Bechi, Antonella Lualdi and Aroldo Tieri. It was shot at the Farnesina Studios in Rome and on location around Introdacqua in L'Aquila ...

'' (1949) - Maria Censi * ''

Songs in the Streets ''Songs in the Streets'' (Italian: ''Canzoni per le strade'') is a 1950 Italian musical melodrama film directed by Mario Landi and starring Luciano Tajoli, Antonella Lualdi and Carlo Ninchi.Chiti & Poppi p.80 Cast * Luciano Taioli as Luciano ...

'' (1950) - Anna * '' The Last Sentence'' (1951) - Maria, la nipote di Santini * ''

Abbiamo vinto! ''Abbiamo vinto!'' is a 1951 Italian comedy film directed by Robert A. Stemmle starring Paolo Stoppa. Cast *Paolo Stoppa as Augusto Fabriano *Camillo Pilotto as Pasquale Nardecchi *Walter Chiari as Giorgio Silvestri *Antonella Lualdi A ...

'' (1951) - Elsa Nardecchi * ''

Miracle in Viggiù ''Miracle in Viggiù'' (Italian: ''Miracolo a Viggiù'') is a 1951 Italian comedy film by Luigi Giachino and starring Teddy Reno, Silvana Pampanini and Antonella Lualdi.Chiti & Poppi p.232 The film's sets were designed by the art director Mario G ...

'' (1951) - Antonella * ''

His Last Twelve Hours ''His Last Twelve Hours'' (French: ''Pour l'amour du ciel'', Italian: ''È più facile che un cammello...'') is a 1951 French-Italian drama film directed by Luigi Zampa and starring Jean Gabin, Mariella Lotti and Elli Parvo. The film's sets w ...

'' (1951) - Daniela Valsetti * '' The Two Sergeants'' (1951) * ''

Ha fatto tredici ''Ha fatto tredici'' is a 1951 Italian comedy film directed by Carlo Manzoni. Cast * Carlo Croccolo as Mario Rossi * Riccardo Billi as himself * Mario Riva as himself * Antonella Lualdi as Mirella * Virgilio Riento as Cav. Brusaglia * Nyta Dov ...

'' (1951) - Mirella * ''

Repentance Repentance is reviewing one's actions and feeling contrition or regret for past wrongs, which is accompanied by commitment to and actual actions that show and prove a change for the better. In modern times, it is generally seen as involving a co ...

'' (1952) * ''

The Overcoat "The Overcoat" (russian: Шине́ль, translit. Shinyél’; sometimes translated as "The Cloak") is a short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol, published in 1842. The story has had a great influence on Russian literature. Eugène-Me ...

'' (1952) - Vittoria * ''

Adorable Creatures ''Adorable Creatures'' (french: Adorables créatures, it, Quando le donne amano) is a 1952 romantic comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque. A French-Italian co-production, it stars Daniel Gélin, Antonella Lualdi, Danielle Darrieux and Martine ...

'' (1952) - Catherine Michaud * ''

I figli non si vendono ''I figli non si vendono'' (literally, ''Children must not be sold'') is a 1952 Italian melodrama film by Mario Bonnard. Plot Cast * Lea Padovani as Anna * Jacques Sernas as Carlo Dazzeni / Roberto Dazzeni * Maria Grazia Francia as Luisa * ...

'' (1952) - Daniela * '' Three Forbidden Stories'' (1952) - Anna Maria (Second segment) * '' Il romanzo della mia vita'' (1952) - Maria De Marchis * ''

The Piano Tuner Has Arrived ''The Piano Tuner Has Arrived'' (Italian: ''È arrivato l'accordatore'') is a 1952 Italian comedy film directed by Duilio Coletti and starring Nino Taranto, Alberto Sordi and Virgilio Riento.Segrave & Martin p.52 The film's sets were de ...

'' (1952) - Giulietta Narducci * '' Cats and Dogs'' (1952) - Lia * ''

Solo per te Lucia ''Solo per te Lucia'' is a 1952 Italian musical melodrama film directed by Franco Rossi and starring Mariella Lotti. Cast *Mariella Lotti as Lucia *Luigi Tosi as Mario *Paolo Panelli as Tonino *Nerio Bernardi as Luciano * Anna Vita as Liliana * ...

'' (1952) * '' The Blind Woman of Sorrento'' (1953) - Beatrice di Rionero * ''

Perdonami! ''Perdonami!'' (i. e. "Forgive me!") is a 1953 Italian melodrama film written and directed by Mario Costa and starring Raf Vallone and Antonella Lualdi.Arturo Lanocita. "Pietà per chi cade" (review). ''Corriere della Sera''. 30 March 1954. Pl ...

'' (1953) - Anna Gerace * ''

The Daughter of the Regiment ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

'' (1953) - Tony (Italian version) * ''

Cavalcade of Song ''Cavalcade of Song'' ( it, Canzoni, canzoni, canzoni) is a 1953 Italian musical film directed by Domenico Paolella and starring Alberto Sordi, Silvana Pampanini and Antonella Lualdi.Fava p. 62 It was shot in Ferraniacolor at the Cinecittà stud ...

'' (1953) - La dirimpettaia del quinto piano * ''

The Story of William Tell ''The Story of William Tell'' is an unfinished film about William Tell. It starred and was produced by Errol Flynn. It commenced filming in Italy in 1953 and was meant to be the directorial debut of Jack Cardiff. It was filmed in CinemaScope. ...

'' (1953) - Anna Walden * '' What Scoundrels Men Are!'' (1953) - Mariuccia * '' Casta Diva'' (1954) - Maddalena Fumaroli * ''

Mid-Century Loves ''Mid-Century Loves'' ( it, Amori di mezzo secolo) is a 1954 Italian anthology historical melodrama film consisting of five segments directed by Glauco Pellegrini, Pietro Germi, Mario Chiari, Roberto Rossellini and Antonio Pietrangeli. Plot ...

'' (1954) - Carla (segment "Napoli 1943") * ''

Chronicle of Poor Lovers ''Chronicle of Poor Lovers'' ( it, Cronache di poveri amanti) is a 1954 Italian drama film directed by Carlo Lizzani. It competed for the Grand Prix at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Florence, spring of 1925, the young typographer Mario ...

'' (1954) - Milena * ''

Pietà per chi cade ''Pietà per chi cade'' (i. e. ''Compassion for those who fall'') is a 1954 Italian melodrama film written and directed by Mario Costa and starring Amedeo Nazzari, Antonella Lualdi and Nadia Gray.Arturo Lanocita. "Pietà per chi cade" (review). '' ...

'' (1954) - Bianca Savelli * ''

Papà Pacifico ''Papà Pacifico'' is a 1954 Italian comedy film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Antonella Lualdi and Frank Latimore.Alberto Albertazzi. "Papà Pacifico" (review). ''Intermezzo''. 31 March 1954. It grossed 88 million lire at the Italian bo ...

'' (1954) - Luisa Ceccacci * ''Avanzi di galera'' (1954) - Giovanna, the nurse * ''

'' (1954) - Mathilde de La Mole * ''

Le signorine dello 04 ''Le signorine dello 04'' (''The ladies of the 04'') is a 1955 Italian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Gianni Franciolini. Cast *Antonella Lualdi: Maria Teresa Landolfi * Antonio Cifariello: Amleto *Giovanna Ralli: Bruna *Roberto Risso ...

'' (1955) - Maria Teresa * '' Wild Love'' (1955) - Luisa * '' Andrea Chénier'' (1955) - Madeleine de Coigny * ''Wild Love'' (1956) - Adriana Latini - la parrucchiera * ''

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'' (1956) - Elena * ''

I giorni più belli ''I giorni più belli'' ( ''The Best Days'' or ''The Most Beautiful Days'') is a 1956 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Franco Interlenghi. Cast * Franco Interlenghi * Vittorio De Sica * Mario Carotenuto * Valeria Mori ...

'' (1956) - Giulia * '' Fathers and Sons'' (1957) - Giulia Blasi * ''Méfiez-vous fillettes'' (1957) - Dany Dumont * ''La cenicienta y Ernesto'' (1957) - Julia * ''

Young Husbands ''Young Husbands'' ( it, Giovani mariti) is a 1958 Italian comedy film directed by Mauro Bolognini. It was entered into the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. For this film Armando Nannuzzi won a Nastro d'Argento, Silver Ribbon (Nastro d'Argento) for Be ...

'' (1958) - Lucia * '' The Sky Burns'' (1958) - Laura Sandri * ''Mon coquin de père'' (1958) - Maria * '' One Life'' (1958) - Gilberte de Fourcheville * ''Polikuschka'' (1958) - Irina * ''Délit de fuite'' (1959) - Lucille Aitken * ''

Bad Girls Don't Cry ''La notte brava'' (internationally released as ''Bad Girls Don't Cry'', ''The Big Night'', ''Night Heat'', and ''On Any Street'') is a 1959 Italian drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. The film represents the debut of Tomas Milian in the Ita ...

'' (1959) - Supplizia * ''Match contre la mort'' (1959) - Annie Lourmel * ''

Web of Passion ''Web of Passion'' (also released as ''Leda'', original French title: ''À double tour'') is a 1959 French/Italian psychological thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol and based on the novel ''The Key to Nicholas Street'' by American writer S ...

'' (1959) - Léda * ''

Silver Spoon Set ''Silver Spoon Set'' ( it, I Delfini, also known as ''The Dauphins'') is a 1960 in film, 1960 Italy, Italian and France, French drama film directed and written by Francesco Maselli. The film stars Claudia Cardinale. Shot in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. ...

'' (1960) - Elsa Foresi * ''

Run with the Devil ''Run with the Devil'' ( it, Via Margutta) is a List of Italian films of 1960, 1960 Cinema of Italy, Italian comedy-drama film directed by Mario Camerini. Cast *Antonella Lualdi as Donata *Gérard Blain as Stefano *Franco Fabrizi as Giosuè *C ...

'' (1960) - Donata * ''

Appuntamento a Ischia ''Appuntamento a Ischia'' is a 1960 Italian "musicarello" comedy film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Domenico Modugno. Cast * Domenico Modugno as Mimmo * Antonella Lualdi as Mirella Argente * Maria Letizia Gazzoni as Letizia * Carl ...

'' (1960) - Mirella Argenti * ''

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'' (1961) - Amina * ''

The Shortest Day ''The Shortest Day'' ( it, Il giorno più corto) is a 1963 Italian comedy film. It is a parody of the war movie '' The Longest Day'' and stars the popular duo Franco and Ciccio in the leading roles. Dozens of other well-known actors, from both Eu ...

'' (1962) * ''

My Son, the Hero ''My Son, the Hero'' (Italian title: ''Arrivano i titani'' - ''The Coming of the Titans''; alternative UK title: ''Sons of Thunder'') is a 1962 mythological sword-and-sandal comedy film directed by Duccio Tessari and starring Giuliano Gemma, Jacque ...

'' (1962) * ''

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'' (1962) *''

Son of the Circus ''Son of the Circus'' (French: ''L'enfant du cirque'', Italian: ''Il figlio del circo'') is a 1963 French-Italian musical comedy film directed by Sergio Grieco and starring Ramuncho, Antonella Lualdi and Mario Feliciani.Gili & Tassone p.232 The f ...

'' (1963) * '' The Swindlers'' (1963) * ''

100 Horsemen ''100 Horsemen'' ( it, I cento cavalieri, es, Los cien caballeros, german: Die hundert Ritter, also known as ''Son of El Cid'') is a 1964 Italian-Spanish-German historical-adventure film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi. In 2004 it was restored an ...

'' (1964) * ''

Let's Talk About Women ''Se permettete parliamo di donne'' (internationally released as ''Let's Talk About Women'') is a 1964 Italian comedy film. It represents the directorial debut of Ettore Scola. The film consists of nine segments, all played by Vittorio Gassman ...

'' (1964) * '' Su e giù'' (1965) * ''

The Sea Pirate ''The Sea Pirate'' (french: Surcouf, le tigre des sept mers, it, Surcouf, l'eroe dei sette mari, es, El tigre de los siete mares, also known as ''The Fighting Corsair'') is a 1966 French-Italian-Spanish adventure film directed by Sergio Bergonz ...

'' (1966) * ''

How to Seduce a Playboy ''How to Seduce a Playboy'' (German: ''Bel Ami 2000 oder Wie verführt man einen Playboy?'') is a 1966 Austrian-Italian comedy film directed by Michael Pfleghar and starring Peter Alexander, Antonella Lualdi and Scilla Gabel.Von Dassanowsky p.18 ...

'' (1966) * '' Massacre in the Black Forest'' (1967) * ''

The Column ''The Column'' ( ro, Columna) is a 1968 Romanian historical film directed by Mircea Drăgan. The film was selected as the Romanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 41st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The action ...

'' (1968) * '' Ragan'' (1968) * ''

Un caso di coscienza ''Un caso di coscienza'' (Italian for ''A matter of conscience'') is a 1970 Italian comedy-drama film written and directed by Giovanni Grimaldi. It is based on the Leonardo Sciascia's short story with the same name, which is part of the collect ...

'' (1970) * ''

Vincent, François, Paul and the Others ''Vincent, François, Paul and the Others'' (french: Vincent, François, Paul et les autres) is a 1974 French film directed by Claude Sautet based on the novel ''La grande Marrade'' by Claude Néron. Plot Three friends face mid-life crises. P ...

'' (1974) * '' Cross Shot'' (1976) * ''

Zero in condotta ''Zero in condotta'' ("Zero for Conduct") is a 1983 Italian teen comedy film directed by Giuliano Carnimeo and starring Angelo Maggi and Elena Sofia Ricci. Plot Sixties. Among the students of the last year of a classical high school there is Rena ...

'' (1983) * '' A Thorn in the Heart'' (1986) * '' Who Wants to Kill Sara?'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1994)

Awards

* ''Premio Cinema italiano Anni d'oro''. In 2020 Antonella Lualdi received the award for her role in the 1959 movie "La notte Brava" (

), directed by

Mauro Bolognini Mauro Bolognini (28 June 1922 – 14 May 2001) was an Italian film and stage director of literate sensibility, known for his masterly handling of period subject matter. Early years Bolognini was born in Pistoia, in the Tuscany region of Italy. ...

.Antonella Lualdi awarded (in Italian)
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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lualdi, Antonella 1931 births Living people Italian film actresses Italian people of Greek descent Lebanese emigrants to Italy Actresses from Beirut Italian stage actresses 20th-century Italian actresses 20th-century Italian women singers Musicians from Beirut