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Biography
Monica Vitti (3 November 1931 – 2 February 2022) was an Italian actress best known for her starring roles in films directed by Michelangelo Antonioni during the early-to-mid 1960s. After working with Antonioni, Vitti changed focus and began making comedies, working with director Mario Monicelli on many films. She appeared with Marcello Mastroianni, Alain Delon, Richard Harris, Terence Stamp, Michael Caine, and Dirk Bogarde.
Awards & recognition
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1995
- Golden Lion — Lifetime Achievement · 1995
- Silver Bear — Outstanding Artistic Contribution · 1984
- David di Donatello — Best Actress · 1979
- David di Donatello — Best Actress · 1976
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- Nastro d'Argento — Best Actress · 1976
- David di Donatello — Best Actress · 1974
- David di Donatello — Best Actress · 1971
- David di Donatello — Best Actress · 1969
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Actress · 1969
- Targa d'Oro · 1963
- Nastro d'Argento — Best Supporting Actress · 1962
- Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1961 · nominated
Filmography8 titles
La Notte
1961as Valentina Gherardini
1961as Valentina Gherardini
L'Eclisse
1962as Vittoria
1962as Vittoria
The Phantom of Liberty
1974as Mrs. Foucault
1974as Mrs. Foucault
L'Avventura
1960as Claudia
1960as Claudia
Red Desert
1964as Giuliana
1964as Giuliana
Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit
2018as Self - Actress (archive footage)
2018as Self - Actress (archive footage)
The Flying Saucer
1964as Dolores
1964as Dolores
An Almost Perfect Affair
1979as Maria
1979as Maria