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Movie poster: Alida Valli: In Her Own Words (2021)
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Alida Valli: In Her Own Words

2021 · 105 min Documentary
9.2 / 10 · TMDB

A complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of the most famous and beloved actresses of Italian and international cinema, told through the words of her unpublished letters and diaries, photographs, homemade films in 8 mm, and new interviews with her relatives, friends, and collaborators.

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Original Title Alida
Year 2021
Country Italy
Genre Documentary
Director Mimmo Verdesca
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 9.2/10 (5 votes)

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Mimmo De Pascalis constructs a narrative that relies on the intimate archive of the actress, using her own voice through letters. The film explores the connection between private life and public image, favoring emotional truth over strict chronology.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of quiet, piercing closeness to a screen icon, whose strength and vulnerability become the central plot. A deeply personal excavation of a legend. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mimmo Verdesca

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Best watched in a quiet evening setting, allowing the archival footage and reflections to fully resonate.

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