Anna Magnani, born in Rome on 7 March 1908, was one of the greatest actresses in the history of Italian and international cinema. Considered aantidiva par excellence, with her deep circled eyes, unruly hair and fascinating disproportions, Magnani was a key figure of the Italian neorealism.
His career:
- He made his theater debut at the age of 14 and worked with some of Italy's greatest directors, including Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica and Luchino Visconti.
- She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1956 for the film The tattooed rose and has received numerous other awards, including the David di Donatello and the Nastro d'Argento.
- Among his most famous films we remember Rome city open, Paisa, The fur is fantastic, Mom Rome e The ciociara.
His personality:
- Magnani was known for her volcanic personality, his frankness and his passion.
- She was a strong, independent woman who was not afraid to challenge convention.
- Her talent and expressive strength made her one of the most loved and respected actresses of her time.
«I realized that I wasn't born an actress. I had only decided to become one in the cradle, between one tear too many and one caress less. All my life I have screamed with all my heart for this tear, I have begged for this caress. If I were to die today, know that I have given up on it. But it took me many years, many mistakes"
Anna Magnani
His legacy:
- Anna Magnani is still considered an icon of Italian cinema today.
- Her influence can be found in many contemporary actresses.
- His work continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.
Some films to see:
- Rome, open city (1945)
- Paisa (1946)
- Gorgeous (1951)
- Mamma Roma (1954)
- The Rose Tattoo (1955)
- The Ciociara (1960)
To learn more:
- Wikipedia Anna Magnani: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Magnani
- Encyclopedia of Cinema Anna Magnani: https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/anna-magnani/
- Anna Magnani official website: https://www.archivioannamagnani.it/
