Retrospective dedicated to Sophia Loren, June 7

Retrospective dedicated to Sophia Loren, June 7 - 13 at Lincoln Center

Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà is presenting an exceptional retrospective of Sophia Loren’s work, June 7 - 13. “Sophia Loren: La Signora di Napoli” will showcase 13 films celebrating her distinguished career.

“I am very happy to promote this retrospective journey to celebrate Sophia Loren at Film at Lincoln Center,” said Chiara Sbarigia, president of Cinecittà. “As we review the long gallery of unforgettable characters that she has portrayed, we give back to the audience a universal talent admired by diverse generations worldwide.”

The retrospective will showcase new restorations of films rarely seen on the big screen in the United States, including her early roles in films such as "Poverty and Nobility" and "The Sign of Venus," her stunning portrayal of a peasant opposite Omar Sharif in Francesco Rosi’s 1967 period drama, “More than a Miracle,” as well as her Oscar-winning performance in Vittorio De Sica’s 1961 "Two Women."

The series will also include her beloved collaborations with Marcello Mastroianni and De Sica in films like "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," "Marriage Italian Style," and "A Special Day," and her most recent starring role in her son, Edoardo Ponti’s, "The Life Ahead."

One of the highlights is the world premiere of a 4K restoration of Alessandro Blasetti’s 1954 "Too Bad She’s Bad," featuring Loren and Mastroianni’s first appearance together as an on-screen couple.

The series will also feature the world premiere of a 4K restoration of Stanley Donen’s "Arabesque" (1966), starring Loren and Gregory Peck, the New York premiere of the 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin’s "A Countess From Hong Kong" (1967), and a presentation of Robert Altman’s "Ready to Wear" (1994) on 35mm, which stars Loren in an international ensemble cast that includes Marcello Mastroianni, Chiara Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Kim Basinger, Lauren Bacall, Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, and Forest Whitaker.

“With this tribute to one of the greatest stars in the history of cinema, Cinecittà intends to narrate the story of a timeless myth that continues to inspire generations of actors, directors, and cinephiles worldwide and to enhance once again in the world the great strength of Italian cinema,” said Sbarigia.

If you are not able to attend, many of the films featured in the retrospective are available to stream online. Click on the titles for direct links. Click here for more information about the retrospective and to purchase tickets

- Jeannine Guilyard

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