Paola Pitagora (born 24 August 1941) is an Italian film actress. She has appeared in 50 films since 1959.
Biography
Born in
Parma
Parma (; egl, Pärma, ) is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, Giuseppe Verdi, music, art, prosciutto (ham), Parmigiano-Reggiano, cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 198,292 ...
, Pitagora attended the
Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
The Centro sperimentale di cinematografia (Experimental Film Centre or Italian National film school) was established in 1935 in Italy and aims to promote the art and technique of cinematography and film.
The centre is the oldest film school in ...
and the acting school by
Alessandro Fersen
Alessandro Fersen (5 December 1911 – 3 October 2001) was a Polish-born Italian dramatist, actor, theater director, author and drama teacher.
Born Aleksander Fajrajzen in Łódź to a Jewish family, Fersen he moved to Genoa with his family in 1 ...
. In 1960 she debuted as a
RAI
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TV-hostess of variety and infortaintment programs. In 1962 she made her theatrical debut with ''Gog e Magog'', then appeared in a great number of stage works. In 1965 she achieved a wide popularity with the leading role of Lucia in the TV series ''I Promessi sposi'' directed by
Sandro Bolchi
Sandro Bolchi (18 January 1924 – 2 August 2005) was an Italian director, actor and journalist.
Biography
Bolchi was born in Voghera, Italy on 18 January 1924. He died on 2 August 2005 in Rome, Italy.
Background
Born in Voghera, Bolchi, who ...
. She later starred on several other TV series, having one another remarkable success in 1972 with the sci-fi series ''
A come Andromeda
''A come Andromeda'' (RAI, 1971), is an Italian television remake of '' A for Andromeda'' (BBC, 1961). It was still set in Britain ("in the following year") but filmed at Italian locations, and consists of five episodes of about one hour each. It ...
''.
Pitagora's film career started in 1959 with an uncredited role in ''Costa azzurra''; she had fewer opportunities to show her talent at cinema, where is probably best known for the role of the unstable Giulia of
Marco Bellocchio
Marco Bellocchio (; born 9 November 1939) is an Italian film director, screenwriter, and actor.
Life and career
Born in Bobbio, near Piacenza, Marco Bellocchio had a strict Catholic upbringing – his father was a lawyer, his mother a schoolt ...
's ''
Fists in the Pocket
''Fists in the Pocket'' ( it, I pugni in tasca) is a 1965 Italian psychological drama film written and directed by Marco Bellocchio, his directorial debut. A dark satire of family and social values, the film centers on a young man suffering from ...
'' (1965). In 1969 she won the
Nastro d'Argento
The Nastro d'Argento, also known by its translated name Silver Ribbon, is an Italian film award awarded each year since 1946 by the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists (Italian: ''Sindacato Nazionale Giornalisti Cinematografici Italiani ...
for best actress thanks to her performance in the
Luigi Comencini
Luigi Comencini (; 8 June 1916 – 6 April 2007) ''The Guardian'' was an Italian
's
giallo
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'' Unknown Woman''.
Pitagora is also an author of songs for children; her song "La giacca rotta" won the
Zecchino d'Oro
Zecchino d'Oro (; meaning "Golden Sequin") is an annual international children's song competition established in 1959 by Niny Comolli. It is broadcast by Rai 1.
The first two contests were held in Milan. In 1961, the contest was taken up by th ...
Fists in the Pocket
''Fists in the Pocket'' ( it, I pugni in tasca) is a 1965 Italian psychological drama film written and directed by Marco Bellocchio, his directorial debut. A dark satire of family and social values, the film centers on a young man suffering from ...
'' (1965)
* ''
Pardon, Are You for or Against?
''Pardon, Are You For or Against?'' ( it, Scusi, lei è favorevole o contrario?) is a 1966 Italian comedy film written, directed and starred by Alberto Sordi.
The title refers to debates on the issue of divorce, still illegal in Italy at the time ...
'' (1966)
* ''
Death on the Run
''Death on the Run'' (Italian: ''Bersaglio mobile''), also known as ''Moving Target'', is a 1967 Italian Eurospy film directed by Sergio Corbucci. Filmed in Athens,''Films and Filming'', Volume 14, Hansom Books, 1968. it was referred as a film ...
'' (1967)
* ''
The Girl Who Couldn't Say No
''Tenderly'' (internationally released as ''The Girl Who Couldn't Say No'', also known as ''Il suo modo di fare'') is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Franco Brusati. It was referred as "a successful attempt to refresh the American sophistica ...
'' (1968)
* ''
In Search of Gregory
''In Search of Gregory'' is a 1969 British-Italian drama film directed by Peter Wood and starring Julie Christie.
Plot
Catherine Morelli goes to the latest wedding of her father, Max, who in turn wants to introduce her there to a potential sui ...
Law Breakers
''Law Breakers'' (french: Les Assassins de l'ordre) is a 1971 French drama film starring Jacques Brel, directed by Marcel Carné. It was entered into the 7th Moscow International Film Festival.
Based on a real-life incident, an idealistic a ...
'' (1971)
* ''
A come Andromeda
''A come Andromeda'' (RAI, 1971), is an Italian television remake of '' A for Andromeda'' (BBC, 1961). It was still set in Britain ("in the following year") but filmed at Italian locations, and consists of five episodes of about one hour each. It ...
Night Flight from Moscow
''Night Flight from Moscow'' (also known as ''The Serpent'') (French: ''Le Serpent'') is a 1973 French-Italian-West German Cold War spy-thriller film that was produced, cowritten and directed by Henri Verneuil and starred Yul Brynner, Henry Fond ...
'' (1973)
* ''
Revolver
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Help Me Dream
''Help Me Dream'' (Italian: ''Aiutami a sognare'') is a 1981 Italian romance film directed by Pupi Avati and starring Mariangela Melato, Anthony Franciosa and Orazio Orlando.
For this film Mariangela Melato was awarded with a David di Donatello Da ...