They passed exactly fifty years after his disappearance of the great and unforgettable actress Anna Magnani, winner of the Oscar and celebrated with a film that will be shot in March 2024.
Fifty years ago Anna Magnani disappeared
Magnani was one of the actresses symbol of Italian cinema in the world for his interpretations full of pathos but also for his temperament, character and private life. The Roman actress died on September 26th 50 years ago due to pancreatic cancer. Even today her appeal is indelible.
His performances in films such as “Rome, open city”, “Bellissima”, “Mamma Roma” and “The tattooed rose”. The latter earned her the in 1956 Oscar Award for Best Leading Actress: she was the first non-English speaking performer to receive the coveted award for her extraordinary performance as Serafina Delle Rose. However, Anna never went to America to collect the Oscar. She has been awarded in her career with a Golden Globe, five Silver Ribbons. Generations of actresses are inspired by her.
Many collaborations with directors of the caliber of Rossellini, Monicelli, Totò, Luigi Zampa, Mario Mattioli, Mario Camerini, Luchino Visconti, Pierpaolo Pasolini.
La eighteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, starting from 18 to 29 October presents in playbill a heartfelt one tribute to the actress.
Woman and diva
Anna Magnani, affectionately called “Nannarella”, she was an anti-diva but attracted paparazzi and was often the protagonist of the magazines of the times due to her private life characterized by intense loves: Roberto Rossellini left her for Ingrid Bergman; another tormented love was hers with the actor Massimo Serrato with whom he had his son Luca, who grew up without his father and with his own surname. The actress experienced many dramas: Luca was suffering from a neurological disease, infantile paralysis which made his life difficult.
The film about Anna Magnani
Precisely on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of his death, a film will be made about his intense life which will be entitled “Anna- A human voice”, presented on the occasion of Women in cinema award. The actress will play the role Monica guerritore, icon of Italian theatre. The actress will also direct and write the project. The film has the support of Rai Cinema and the support of Ministry of Culture. Filming will begin in March 2024. The film will tell the story of the actress's life, from winning the Oscar to the pain of Rossellini's abandonment, his great love for her.
A woman, an artist, an interpreter Anna Magnani who still remains in the minds, hearts and eyes of everyone today for her courage, for her skill, for her story and for having made the world great. Italian cinema.
