Italian Cinema Today

Update, January 16,2023: Gina Lollobrigida has passed away at the age of 95.  On Day 3 of our week-long series, 7 Days - 7 Women, in which we are showcasing seven strong, talented women working as filmmakers, writers or visual artists, we celebrate the forceful, creative energy of movie legend Gina Lollobrigida. She has been called the most beautiful woman in the world and at 87 years old, she is still a sight to behold. Her outer beauty mirrors the talent and inner beauty of this true, complete artist. Lollobrigida, the iconic actress, photojournalist and sculptress, was born Luigina Lollobrigida on July 4, 1932 in Subiaco, Italy, a town located outside of Rome in the province of Lazio.  Adored by fans all over the world, Lollobrigida has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Humphrey Bogart, Rock Hudson, Frank Sinatra, Anthony Quinn and Shelly Winters. She acted opposite Bob Hope in his 1968 comedy, "The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell," and...

Director Edoardo Ponti with his mother, Sophia Loren (photo credit below)  Director, Edoardo Ponti will present his new film, "Human Voice" at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday. His mother, Sophia Loren , stars in the film along with Virginia Da Brescia and Enrico Lo Verso . Based on the Jean Cocteau play of the same name, the film tells the story of Angela, a woman who recounts her last telephone conversation with the man she loves as he is leaving her for another woman. The film is scheduled for several screenings during the festival. For more information, visit the festival's film guide . Watch the trailer.. Edoardo Ponti You can say that talent runs in the family, and Edoardo Ponti is following in those footsteps. Born into cinema royalty, Ponti is the son of Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti. He was raised in a household of iconic filmmakers but lived a very low key, normal life along with his older brother, Carlo. Since movie making is in his blood, h...