Sophia Loren
Highlighting the the versatility and magnetism of this singular star.
In 1950, drawing on her Neapolitan roots and the strong sense of cultural identity they gave her, a teenage Sophia Loren entered the Italian film industry. In a few short years, she became an Oscar-winning actor, balancing a lightness of touch in comedy with the heft of more serious dramatic roles. She also transformed into a glamorous international star. Through her professional and personal relationship with producer Carlo Ponti, and her long-term creative partnerships with actor-filmmaker Vittorio De Sica and co-star Marcello Mastroianni, she helped make some of Italian cinema’s most beloved films. Alongside these were roles in Hollywood and international productions that, combined, made Loren one of the great screen icons.
