Claudia Cardinale, Actress Who Was ‘Italy’s Girlfriend,’ Is Dead at 87

A sex symbol with girl-next-door appeal, she rose to fame in the 1960s and starred in more than 150 films, including the Oscar-winning ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard.’

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Claudia Cardinale, Actress Who Was ‘Italy’s Girlfriend,’ Is Dead at 87

A sex symbol with girl-next-door appeal, she rose to fame in the 1960s and starred in more than 150 films, including the Oscar-winning ‘8½’ and ‘The Leopard.’
Oscars: Italy Selects Francesco Costabile’s ‘Familia’ As 2026 Best International Feature Film Candidate

Italy has selected Francesco Costabile’s drama Familia as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
Nick Cassavetes to Direct the U.S. Remake of Italian Smash Hit Movie ‘The Boy With the Pink Pants’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Cassavetes (“John Q, “The Notebook”) is set to direct the U.S. remake of “The Boy With the Pink Pants,” which topped last year’s Italian box office and broke many hearts along the way. The film tells the harrowing true story of Andrea Spezzacatena, a 15 year-old boy who committed suicide in 2012 after enduring bullying at school and online.
Fremantle Italy Hires Disney+ Originals Exec Alessandro Saba As Co-CEO

Fremantle has poached Disney+’s head of originals in Italy to run its Italian operation alongside interim CEO Valerio Fiorespino.
Oscars: Italy Unveils 24 Movies In Running To Be Best International Feature Film Candidate

Telluride Awards Analysis: Toni Servillo’s Standout Turn in Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ Could Find Traction

The seventh collaboration between the two great Italian artists centers on a fictional Italian president.
‘La Grazia’ Set for December Theatrical Release After Venice Premiere
Report From Venice

Mubi will bring Paolo Sorrentino’s film to theaters on Dec. 5
Beta and Mediawan Team on Sales of Marco Bellocchio’s Venice-Premiering TV Series ‘Portobello’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Paolo Sorrentino’s Buzzy Drama ‘La Grazia’ Gets U.S. Release Date

Starring the inimitable Toni Servillo as the President of Italy, Sorrentino’s latest resplendent drama debuted to rave reviews in Venice and is already stirring Oscars discussion
‘After The Hunt’ Review: Luca Guadagnino’s Restrained Take On Cancel Culture Is Julia Roberts’ Best Performance In Years [Venice]
