[152], Cardinale published an autobiography with Anne Mori, Io Claudia, Tu Claudia, in 1995. She was 17 years old and studying at the Centro Sperimentale in Rome when she entered a beauty contest, which resulted in her getting a succession of small film roles. Claudia Cardinale And Daughter Claudia At Home In Italy. Photo by Bruno Klein/ABACAPRESS.COM Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 21:25, 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival, "Claudia Cardinale and the Man Behind Her", "Claudia Cardinale: 'I don't want to stop', "The Leopard celebrates its 50th anniversary", "I Protagonisti del Cinema Italiano: Claudia Cardinale", "CLAUDIA CARDINALE: I've lived 141 lives", "A Tribute to Claudia Cardinale Biography", "Claudia Cardinale to fete Visconti restoration at Venice", "TV: PRESTO IL NUOVO 'PREFETTO DI FERRO'. I want to tell you something very interesting, Cardinale said at one point in this chat in West Hollywood when the topic veered toward horoscope signs. Zurlini was a great master. Susan King is a former entertainment writer at the Los Angeles Times who specialized in Classic Hollywood stories. [107] It entered the competition at the 1985 Venice International Film Festival. [37] The film marked the start of a fruitful partnership. To do this kind of work, you have to be very strong inside., During her Hollywood days, Cardinales friends included Rock Hudson and Marilyn Monroe. The following year, Cardinale starred opposite Jean-Paul Belmondo as Vnus in the 18th-century set adventure Cartouche, which made her a major star in France. Im an ambassador for Unesco. I was doing four movies a year, she said. [106] In 1985, Cardinale starred opposite Ben Gazzara and Lina Sastri in Alberto Bevilacqua's La donna delle meraviglie. Born in East Orange, N.J., she received her masters degree in film history and criticism at USC. He pointed out that although Cardinale's screen time in the film was unfortunately not substantial, she set its comic tone; he praised the way she managed to turn Kinski, renowned for his volatile temperament and portrayals of megalomaniacs and criminals, into a "genuinely charming screen presence", adding a new dimension to his acting career. It was Marlon Brando. [78] The following year, she appeared in Una rosa per tutti (A Rose for Everyone) and in Alexander Mackendrick's sex farce Don't Make Waves opposite Tony Curtis. Like many other female Italian film stars, Claudia Cardinale's entry into the business was by way of a beauty pageant. Claudia Cardinale in the Pink Panther. 2023 Getty Images. Claudia and her little sister Blanche joined Saint-Joseph-de-IApaparition School of Carthage, where they got their early education. She ended up a close friend of his, but it didnt start out that way when he arrived on the set of The Leopard., He was a very American star, she said. Born and raised in La Goulette, a neighbourhood of Tunis, Cardinale won the "Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia" competition in 1957, the prize being a trip to Italy, which quickly led to film contracts, due above all to the involvement of Franco Cristaldi, who acted as her mentor for a number of years and later married her. She arrived in Italy in the late 1950s after winning the Most Beautiful Italian Girl competition in her native country Tunisia. "[38] I asked her what she learned from her famous mother. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. [95] In 1978, Cardinale appeared in Damiano Damiani's political thriller, Goodbye & Amen L'uomo della CIA, and again featured alongside Gemma in her husband's gangster picture, Corleone, set in 1950s Sicily. By providing an email address. [60] She also played a Mexican marquessa in Richard Brooks' Western The Professionals, uniting her on screen once again with Burt Lancaster in what she considered to be her best American film. Cardinale was amused to discover that the interview had inspired the writer to publish La dea dell'amore ("Goddess of Love") the following year, in which one of the characters, with her fine physical appearance and natural curves, closely resembled Cardinale. The change, the switch in her life happened in America, in New York. [27] Cristaldi told Cardinale not to reveal her condition as she would be betraying the public and it would put an end to her career. [130] Michael D. Klemm of cinemaqueer.com reflected on how the film broke many of the taboos with interracial sexuality and homosexuality. Outspoken on women's rights causes over the years, Cardinale has been a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for the Defence of Women's Rights since March 2000. The younger Claudia translated the answers of her mom, when she spoke in French and Italian. Though her parents were Italian, she was born and grew up in Tunisia, then a protectorate of France. Cardinale is still stunning and effusive, laughing easily during an interview in Beverly Hills accompanied by her lookalike daughter, also named Claudia. Many film directors spotted her and were ready to sign contracts with her. Cardinale remarked to him: "I used my body as a mask, as a representation of myself". Claudia Cardinale avec son mari Pasquale Squitieri et sa fille Claudia Squitieri lors de la soire des 40 ans de carrire Jean-Paul Belmondo Paris. [138] In 2014, Cardinale portrayed a "sympathetic Italian chaperone" viscountess in the British period drama film Effie Gray, which was written by Emma Thompson and featured Dakota Fanning in the lead role. [132] The Turkish-Italian co-production was shot in locations in Istanbul and Rimini. She attended briefly as, despite her extremely photogenic looks, she had trouble with her acting assignments (partly owing to her difficulties with the Italian language). And that husky voice is still very strong, and even youthful, as is the 80-year-old actress. Max file size: 3072 x 2048 px (10.24 x 6.83 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB. Claudia Cardinale sur le tournage du film 'Il prefetto di ferro' ralis par le cinaste italien Pasquale Squitieri, le 24 juin 1977 Rome, Italie . Obviously, its a lot of clothes from Italian designers, like Roberto Capucci and Renato Balestra., With many memorable films to her credit, Cardinale claimed that she rarely watched her films. Frank is in the employ of a railroad baron named Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti), who wants Read More "Pink Panther, The" Her performance in the Italian drama Clarettawon her Nastro dArgentoaward in the Best Actresscategory. I think I had a very strange voice. This was a shocker to her and wanted to abort the pregnancy but later changed her mind. [104] In 1984, she played the love interest of Marcello Mastroianni in a Marco Bellocchio production of Henry IV, based on the Luigi Pirandello play of the same name. She appeared as what Roger Ebert described as a "faded countess" opposite Jeremy Irons in Claude Lelouch's thriller film And Now Ladies and Gentlemen,[124] portraying a character who spends her time in Fez, Morocco, with handsome gigolos. Cardinale remarked: "Zurlini was one of those who really love women: he had an almost feminine sensitivity. In her husband's Naso di Cane, a miniseries, Enrico Lancia and Roberto Poppi praised her for her "light comic touch". She had a lot of fun because she would only travel with one assistant. No, Im not nostalgic. The film shared the 1978 David di Donatello for Best Film award with In nome del Papa Re. She later got the starring role in Three Strangers in Rome comedy and impressed many movie producers with her character. Initially wanting to become a teacher, Cardinales life changed after winning the competition for Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia in 1957. Call 896 6000. Forced into interaction with the unruly younger group, the professor's growing fascination begins to stir the possibilities of a life he had previously kept at arm's length.A sumptuous, grandly enjoyable chamber drama with a wry sense of humour, Conversation Piece features an international ensemble cast including Helmut Berger, Silvana . She even got a nickname, Italys Sweetheart, garnering a huge fan base. Benicio Del Toro, Claudia Cardinale and her daughter attend the Carol red carpet during the 68th Annual Cannes Film FestivalSunday, May 17th, 2015. [89] Cardinale and the director Pasquale Squitieri met for the first time on set, and he soon became her husband. [113], In 1990, Cardinale starred opposite Bruno Cremer in Squitieri's Atto di dolore, and appeared in the Morocco-set Soviet-Italian production, La battaglia dei tre tamburi di fuoco. She was in town recently her home is in Paris for the recent Filming Italy Festival where she was presented with a career achievement award by the festivals artistic director Tiziana Rocca. Claudia Cardinale was one of the sex symbols of her time. Just as she started to get some minor roles, Cardinale discovered she was pregnant by a man who had no interest in the child. Federico Fellini wanted me to be blonde and Luchino Visconti, dark, like I am. Over the past six decades, shes worked with such master directors as Federico Fellini, Sergio Leone and Werner Herzog. Im European, she said. Cardinale stated that her films with Bolognini were among the most joyful of her career, considering him to be "a great director, a man of rare professional capability, great taste and culture. Fabled Italian film star Claudia Cardinale has been the muse of such filmmakers as Luchino Visconti. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. [62], The same year, Cardinale starred as Mara in La ragazza di Bube or Bebo's Girl,[63] in which she also used her own voice. Critically acclaimed, it has a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[134] and was shown at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. Cardinale made The Leopard and 8 at the same time, which made life complicated for the actress. In a July 1966 interview with Life, she confessed her fear of being over-glamourized and exploited, like Sophia Loren, and although she had several further U.S. films lined up, stated: "If I have to give up the money, I give it up. Claudia Cardinale, 84, is an Italian actress who starred in more than 100 films, including "8" and "The Pink Panther." . Then, I had to change the color every two or three weeks.. [51] In 1962, Cardinale was interviewed by the writer Alberto Moravia, who focused exclusively on her sexuality and body image in films, treating her as an object. Understanding her predicament, he sent her to London for the birth, far away from the press. [80], At the beginning of 1967, Cristaldi joined her in the United States. Time cannot stop, But Cardinale still has a big spark and incredible charisma in his eye. Claudia Cardinale. And I was speaking in French; in fact I was dubbed. She loved parties. Gossner described her as "a terrific spirit on the set", and noted that Cardinale told the production team "legendary stories" about Marcello Mastroianni. In February 2011, the Los Angeles Times Magazine named Cardinale among the 50 most beautiful women in film history. It was incredible to be there.. [79] Leonard Maltin, though, described the film as "a gem". [133], In 2012, Cardinale featured opposite Jeanne Moreau and Michael Lonsdale in the final feature film to be directed by Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira, Gebo and the Shadow. [149] Her niece Francesca is also an actress. Claudia later met Italian film director Pasquale Squitieri who she lived with from 1975 until his death on 18thFebruary 2017. Nothing (laughs). Claudia Cardinale was born Claude Josphine Rose Cardinale in La Goulette, a neighbourhood of Tunis, Tunisia, on 15 April 1938. Since her youth, she has lived well and traveled in many parts of the world thanks to her acting career. She has two children: Patrizio, who was born out of wedlock (the father was a mysterious Frenchman) when she was 17 and later adopted by her former husband Franco Cristaldi; and Claudia, whose biological father is her longtime companion Pasquale Squitieri. Her father, Francesco Cardinale was originated from Gela, Sicily, before settling in Tunisia, where he worked as a rail worker. He taught me everything, without ever making demands on me. Jaded with the Hollywood film industry and not wanting to become a clich, Cardinale returned to Italian and French cinema, and garnered the David di Donatello for Best Actress award for her roles in Il giorno della civetta (1968) and as a prostitute alongside Alberto Sordi in A Girl in Australia (1971). The film was critically acclaimed, with Vincent Canby of The New York Times calling it "a fine, quirky, fascinating movie" and a "stunning spectacle", comparing the dynamic between Kinski and Cardinale to Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart in John Huston's The African Queen. Entdecke 1967 Pressefoto Schauspielerin Claudia Cardinale mit Pfadfindern in Moskau, Russland in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With him are Lili's daughter, Toni (Claudia Cardinale) whom she abandoned years earlier and whom Matt has raised as his own, and his faithful friend, Cap Carson (Lloyd Nolan). In fact, it wasnt until she made Federico Fellinis Oscar-winning 1963 masterpiece 8 that international audiences heard her unique throaty voice. Visconti was the only master on the set., One day, Lancaster wanted to flex his muscles. I was doing four movies a year. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. She grew up in Tunisia, where she learnt speaking Tunisian Arabic and French as the two are the native languages in Tunisia. [52] Just a few years later, she played a similar character in a film based on another novel by Moravia, Time of Indifference. Claude Josephine Rose Cardinale was born on 15thApril 1938 in the capital city of Tunisia, Tunis. Being born on 15th April 1938, Claudia Cardinale is 84 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023. [82], In 1968, Cardinale featured opposite Franco Nero in The Day of the Owl, in a David di Donatello for Best Actress-winning performance. I did four movies with him., Cardinale (right) with daughter Claudia Squitieri RUBEN V. NEPALES, Squitieri continued, I even remember a story with Warren Beatty . Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Claudia Cardinale and daughter Claudia Squitieri attend the presentation of the new watch Cartier Tank on April 15, 1996 in Geneva. [93] The following year, she had a biblical role as the adulteress in the Jesus of Nazareth miniseries, which featured Robert Powell as Jesus, Anne Bancroft as Mary Magdalene, and Ernest Borgnine as Cornelius the Centurion. He simply explained that she had gone to England to learn English for a film. [59][61] Cardinale explained: "When I arrived for my first movie, I couldn't speak a word. Cardinale was praised by critics for her role as the mother; the Armenian General Benevolent Union of America noted the "flawless performance of these intrepid actors, especially of Claudia Cardinale". [24] Later that year, she had a leading role opposite Yvonne Monlaur in Claudio Gora's romantic comedy Three Strangers in Rome. . [21] According to Cardinale, the couple had a marriage party but did not marry,[143] and they became increasingly detached. [68] By the end of the decade, she had returned to making films primarily in Italy, accepting a pay cut, turning her back on Hollywood stardom. The father of my daughter. Squitieri said of her dad, who died in 2017. Claudia CARDINALE et sa fille Claudia SQUITIERI, 5 ans et demi, chez elles la villa Santa Anna di Malborghetto, une ancienne ferme, sur la Via Flaminia prs de Rome : plan de face, souriante, posant l'une contre l'autre dans le jardin de la villa.. [91] Later that year she appeared in the comedies The Immortal Bachelor with Vittorio Gassman and Qui comincia l'avventura with Monica Vitti. [146], Cardinale has two children: Patrick, who was born when she was 19 and later adopted by Cristaldi,[147] and Claudia,[148] whom she had with Squitieri. [39] Mastroianni insisted that his feelings were genuine, even after many years. Thereafter, she spent three years in the United States, where she starred in several Hollywood films. He accompanies Claudia in a ballet between past . Music: Indila - love story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TIGwaBHuzgMovies: Once Upon a Time in the West, The Leopard 1963, The Professionals 1966, Cartou. [72] In 1965, Cardinale appeared in Visconti's Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa, known as Sandra (Of a Thousand Delights) in the US and Of These Thousand Pleasures in the UK, playing a Holocaust survivor who may have had an incestuous relationship with her brother. [92], In 1976, Cardinale appeared in the sex comedy Il comune senso del pudore, which was directed and written by Alberto Sordi, who also co-starred. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. LOS ANGELESWhen you interview a screen goddess like Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most memorable films, from Fellinis 8 to Werner Herzogs Fitzcarraldo, you are bound to hear fascinating stories. When she traveled (to America), she was freer. I'm a normal person. Cardinales proud of her other passions. [88] After a role as a Russian aristocrat opposite Oliver Reed in One Russian Summer (1973), set in prerevolutionary Russia, Cardinale starred opposite Franco Nero in I guappi (1974), a historical drama film with "poliziotteschi" and "noir" elements. She became an international sex symbol in such films as 1958s Big Deal on Madonna Street. But as her career progressed, Cardinale transformed into a serious actress under the guidance of Visconti in 1960s Rocco and His Brothers, 1963s The Leopard, 1965s Sandra and 1974s Conversation Piece. (All of these films will screen next month at the American Cinematheques Visconti retrospective at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood and the Aero Theater in Santa Monica). But when I'm finished, I'm me again."[66]. The husband would not be there, so she was more in a party mood. Unfortunately, I came too late, because I would have said, OK, thats (Mastroianni) my father. And Marlon Brando, can you imagine? Maybe you know about Claudia Cardinale very well, but do you know how old and tall is she and what is her net worth in 2023? The festival screened the 1964 Blake Edwards comedy classic The Pink Panther, which also starred Peter Sellers, David Niven and Robert Wagner. Cardinale is fluent in Arabic, French, Italian, English, and Spanish. 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