Her beautiful curves, hoarse voice, brown skin, and long, brown hair attracted tremendous attention. Cardinale agreed to reunite with Blake Edwards, Herbert Lom, and Burt Kwouk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Pink Panther by making Son of the Pink Panther. She ended up a close friend of his, but it didnt start out that way when he arrived on the set of The Leopard., He was a very American star, she said. [101] In 1982, Cardinale appeared in Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, playing a successful brothel owner who funds Klaus Kinski's purchase of an old steamship in South America. He was a fantastic producer. [113], In 1990, Cardinale starred opposite Bruno Cremer in Squitieri's Atto di dolore, and appeared in the Morocco-set Soviet-Italian production, La battaglia dei tre tamburi di fuoco. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. After making her debut in a minor role with the Egyptian star Omar Sharif in Goha (1958), Cardinale became one of the best-known actresses in Italy with roles in films such as Rocco and His Brothers (1960), Girl with a Suitcase (1961), Cartouche (1962), The Leopard (1963), and Fellini's 8 (1963).[a]. [153][154] Cardinale said of her acting, "I never felt scandal and confession were necessary to be an actress. She still does, by the way (laughs).. So as to maintain the secret, he drew up a detailed American-style contract covering every little detail of her life, depriving her of any possibility of acting on her own behalf. [34] She then played the role of Maria in Ralph Thomas's British film Upstairs and Downstairs, which starred Michael Craig and Anne Heywood. The Los Angeles Times Magazine, in a February 2011 online feature, named Cardinale among the 50 most beautiful women in film history. While in Hollywood, Cardinale also became friends with Barbra Streisand, Elliott Gould, and Steve McQueen, but she never managed to feel at home there. It was entered into the 1984 Cannes Film Festival. [53], The finest and most prolific year of her career was 1963, when she appeared in a number of leading productions. Well, if youre ready, lets start. Collect, curate and comment on your files. He taught me everything, without ever making demands on me. Bored with her life, Albertine (Claudia Cardinale) drops her husband and takes the first train to Paris, to start fresh. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I remember her telling me that somehow Zurlini chose her not by chance. Only me (laughs)!, Cardinale in Once Upon a Time in the West. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As the winner of the Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia search when she was 18, Cardinale earned a trip to attend the Venice Film Festival. Cardinale is still stunning and effusive, laughing easily during an interview in Beverly Hills accompanied by her lookalike daughter, also named Claudia. She was in town recently her home is in Paris for the recent Filming Italy Festival where she was presented with a career achievement award by the festivals artistic director Tiziana Rocca. Initially wanting to become a teacher, Cardinales life changed after winning the competition for Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia in 1957. Understanding her predicament, he sent her to London for the birth, far away from the press. [116] So I didnt suffer from having this sex symbol mother. Then, I had to change the color every two or three weeks.. But I dont know if I can say it. [142], Claudia Cardinale met the Italian film producer Franco Cristaldi in 1958. She went with my father, who represents the second part of her life. Beyond that, for me personally, a sensitive and sincere friend. Chris Pine finally sets the record straight, Oscars diversity improved after #OscarsSoWhite, study shows. In 1982, she starred in Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo as the love interest of Klaus Kinski, who raises the funds to buy a steamship in Peru. She reunited with Rock Hudson in the Italian-made criminal comedy A Fine Pair under director Francesco Maselli. Despite her success as an actress, her personal life has had a share of heartache. She is an Aries (born on April 15). Will the luck of the Irish affect the Oscars? [23] Francesco Freda felt the film paved her way "to great success", noting the "sweetness of her smile" which struck a chord with the public.[43]. She also realized she was increasingly unable to make decisions about her own life. [33] Cardinale considered it to have been her first real test as an actress. I had very long dark hair, Cardinale said. [59][60] Not until 8 was she allowed to use her own voice. [92], In 1976, Cardinale appeared in the sex comedy Il comune senso del pudore, which was directed and written by Alberto Sordi, who also co-starred. Claudia Cardinale in the Pink Panther. LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 19: Claudia Cardinale and her daughter Claudia Squitieri attend the Prix Lumiere 2018 ceremony At the 10th Film Festival Lumiere on October 19, 2018 in Lyon, France. Many suffered from the experience, but she was able to hold her own: "I took care of my own interests, blankly refusing to sign an exclusive contract with Universal Studios. Her father, Francesco Cardinale, was a railway worker, born in Gela, Sicily. (NO TABLOIDS - FRANCE OUT, BELGIUM OUT, CHINA OUT, SWITZERLAND OUT). Many film directors spotted her and were ready to sign contracts with her. But it isn't easy getting good help, as they go through a procession of strange and stranger servants. Its a very fun story.. It was Marlon Brando. [45] Zurlini chose her for such a difficult role against everyone's advice, as she was not yet considered a "real" actress, nor was she (yet) one of the most celebrated Italian beauties. I've never revealed myself or even my body in films. Federico Fellini wanted me to be blonde and Luchino Visconti, dark, like I am. [28] Cardinale explained: "I was no longer master of my own body or thoughts. Cardinale won the Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia competition in 1957, the prize being a trip to Italy, which quickly led to film contracts. [150], Cardinale is a political liberal who has supported feminist causes over the years. Claudia Cardinale attends a photocall for 'Il Bello Delle Donne.. Alcuni Anni Dopo ' tv series at Palazzo Ferrajoli on January 10, 2017 in Rome,. [105] Squitieri's Claretta (1984), featuring Cardinale and Gemma, was entered into the competition at the 41st Venice International Film Festival. Critically acclaimed, it has a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[134] and was shown at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. I asked her what she learned from her famous mother. I want to tell you something very interesting, Cardinale said at one point in this chat in West Hollywood when the topic veered toward horoscope signs. Though her parents were Italian, she was born and grew up in Tunisia, then a protectorate of France. [6] Her native languages were French, Tunisian Arabic, and the Sicilian language of her parents. "[57] With her portrayal of Angelica in The Leopard and her brief appearance as herself in 8, Cardinale achieved the definitive status of a top-ranking star. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. [106] In 1985, Cardinale starred opposite Ben Gazzara and Lina Sastri in Alberto Bevilacqua's La donna delle meraviglie. Its very important., She works a lot in France, said her daughter. Two years later, Cardinale went on a theatrical tour of Italy, performing in Luigi Pirandello's Come tu mi vuoi, which Squitieri directed. Although she lives in Paris, Cardinale is fiercely outspoken about being identified as an Italian. What a waste.. I couldn't understand what they were talking about. A staple figure in the Spaghetti Western genre, she also starred in American dramas and the best "made-in-Cinecitt" flicks, her feline features infusing her roles with a blend of charm and audacity. She did not learn to speak Italian until she had already begun to be cast for Italian films. She went on to appear in the Hollywood films Blindfold (1965), Lost Command (1966), The Professionals (1966), Don't Make Waves (1967) with Tony Curtis, The Hell with Heroes (1968), and the Sergio Leone Western Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), a joint US-Italian production, in which she was praised for her role as a former prostitute opposite Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, and Henry Fonda. [32] Cardinale also starred opposite Pietro Germi in his crime film The Facts of Murder, an important assignment for her in mastering the craft of acting while learning to feel at ease in front of the camera. Her father, Francesco Cardinale was originated from Gela, Sicily, before settling in Tunisia, where he worked as a rail worker. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. [133], In 2012, Cardinale featured opposite Jeanne Moreau and Michael Lonsdale in the final feature film to be directed by Portuguese director Manoel de Oliveira, Gebo and the Shadow. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1968 Press Photo Commander William Galbraith, wife & daughter Claudia in PA at the best online prices at eBay! Asked how its like to live with a mom who was a screen siren, Squitieri laughed and replied, My mother had me when she was 40. "8," Criterion Collection DVD, featured commentary track. But I had no money in my bank. The change, the switch in her life happened in America, in New York. Even talking with a friend about anything that could make me look different from my public image was risky, as if it had been publicized, I would have been in trouble. Claudia CARDINALE et sa fille Claudia SQUITIERI, 5 ans et demi, chez elles la villa Santa Anna di Malborghetto, une ancienne ferme, sur la Via Flaminia prs de Rome : plan de face, souriante, posant l'une contre l'autre dans le jardin de la villa.. Although occasional funny moments were noted, Don't Make Waves was generally panned by the critics and the lack of chemistry with co-star Curtis was highlighted. [67], She first starred in the Henry Hathaway's Hollywood picture Circus World (1964) opposite John Wayne and Rita Hayworth, playing the daughter of Hayworth, who performs with her as a mother-daughter circus act. Vitti's biographer noted how Cardinale and Vitti stood out as the female duo in a predominantly masculine cast. Of the latter, Cardinale said, She let me stay in her house. After a role in another Squitieri film in 1978, L'arma, Cardinale portrayed Eleana, a Greek "gutsy brothel madame" and the girlfriend of Telly Savalas in George P. Cosmatos's adventure war film, Escape to Athena (1979). [140], On 11 October 2018 she received the Tabernas de Cine award in the Almera Western Film Festival. "[69] Film writer David Simpson notes that as a result, "Cardinale never achieved the same level of fame as Loren and Gina Lollobrigida", although she appeared in a higher number of decent films. [12] The turning point came in 1957 during the Italian Cinema Week in Tunis, when she won a competition for the "Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia",[13] with a trip to the Venice Film Festival as first prize. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. During their time together, Cardinale never received any pay for her film work. Daughter Claudia Squitieri and mother Claudia Cardinale attend the screening of "Sink Or Swim " during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais. Maybe you know about Claudia Cardinale very well, but do you know how old and tall is she and what is her net worth in 2023? She took her luggage and left everybody (in Italy). [72] In 1965, Cardinale appeared in Visconti's Vaghe stelle dell'Orsa, known as Sandra (Of a Thousand Delights) in the US and Of These Thousand Pleasures in the UK, playing a Holocaust survivor who may have had an incestuous relationship with her brother. Object name: 0000347382-034.jpg. [39] Mastroianni insisted that his feelings were genuine, even after many years. Passion and obsession intertwine in Fire of Love, With characters wise and reassuring, animated short The Boy, the Mole comforts. And after, pow! I was doing four movies a year, she said. Some newspapers were already referring to her as "la fidanzata d'Italia" (Italy's sweetheart). Claudia Cardinale was born Claude Josphine Rose Cardinale in La Goulette, a neighbourhood of Tunis, Tunisia, on 15 April 1938. After I cut ties with him, I met the only man of my life, who is the father of Claudia., She came to America, Squitieri said. When we started [a scene], he took the mirror to see if the light was better on him or me., These days, Cardinales career is still going strong. [21] According to Cardinale, the couple had a marriage party but did not marry,[143] and they became increasingly detached. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Since her debut, she has acted on more than one hundred movies. Zurlini was a great master. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Cardinale had signed a contract with Vides Cinematografica, a production company that was run by the powerful Italian producer Franco Cristaldi. Cardinale was praised by critics for her role as the mother; the Armenian General Benevolent Union of America noted the "flawless performance of these intrepid actors, especially of Claudia Cardinale". The appearance nonetheless marked her feature-film debut. Celebrities. [55][56] She participated in the two films during exactly the same period, frequently moving from one to the other and experiencing the strictly planned approach of Visconti which contrasted strongly with Fellini's much more relaxed style and his almost total reliance on improvisation. [126] And Now Ladies and Gentlemen received mixed reviews; A. O. Scott of The New York Times dismissed it as "sublimely silly", but praised the "impeccable CinemaScope compositions" and the "lush, suave score" by Michel Legrand. I continue to do movies. [114] Claudia Cardinale And Daughter Claudia At Home In Italy. By providing an email address. Claudia Cardinale And Daughter Claudia At Home In Italy. Free shipping for many products! [4] [5] Her mother, Yolande Greco like her was born in Tunisia to Sicilian emigrants from Trapani. [122], In 2000, Cardinale embarked on her stage career, starring in Maurizio Scaparro's stage production of La Venexiana, adapted by Ren de Ceccatty, at the Thtre du Rond-Point in Paris. [146], Cardinale has two children: Patrick, who was born when she was 19 and later adopted by Cristaldi,[147] and Claudia,[148] whom she had with Squitieri. [36], In 1960, Cardinale starred opposite Marcello Mastroianni in Mauro Bolognini's Golden Leopard-winning drama film Il bell'Antonio. 2023 Getty Images. Her only regret in life was getting pregnant with someone who she had known for only a very short time. But Squitieri added, Shes had beautiful roles. Claudia Cardinale. [81] The marriage was never made official in Italy. Her daughter Claudia is the fruit of her relationship with Squitieri. [14] She left at the end of her first term and decided to return home, earning herself a cover story in the popular weekly Epoca triggered by her unexpected decision to turn her back on a career as a film star. American audiences may best remember her from her starring role in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). [76], By 1966, Cardinale was being cited as the most popular film star in Italy, even more than Mastroianni and Loren. She and her daughter, Claudia Squitieri, spoke with Marc Myers . [64] Cardinale acted in her first American film (although it was produced in Italy) when she played Princess Dala, a wealthy aristocratic woman who is the love and jewellery interest of David Niven in the Cortina d'Ampezzo-set The Pink Panther. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. ), Like Sophia Loren and other international actresses who came to fame in the 1950s and 60s, Cardinale was in demand in Hollywood, making such films as Richard Brooks 1966 western The Professionals; 1966s Blindfold, with Rock Hudson, who became a good friend; and 1966s Dont Make Waves., Then, she left because they wanted her to stay in Hollywood. [26] When she thought she could no longer hide her condition, she asked Cristaldi to terminate her contract. I have an incredible number of letters from fans, Cardinale pointed out. When I met the father of Claudia, he saw that I had nothing in the bank. (Her daughters father is director Pasquale Squitieri, whom Cardinale was with for more than 40 years until his death in 2017. [52] Just a few years later, she played a similar character in a film based on another novel by Moravia, Time of Indifference. Cardinale, named in 2011 by the Los Angeles Times as among the 50 most beautiful women in film history, came with Claudia Squitieri, her daughter with Italian filmmaker Pasquale Squitieri. The younger Claudia translated the answers of her mom, when she spoke in French and Italian. Filming began on 22 February 1965 on location in Ocala, Florida. [120] In 1998, Cardinale portrayed the mother of Lola Naymark in the French picture Riches, belles, etc., a wealthy baroness who leaves her hotel to her daughter to care for during her absence. [152], Cardinale published an autobiography with Anne Mori, Io Claudia, Tu Claudia, in 1995. She loved parties. It was a very important film for her because it gave her a lot of foundation. In celebration of her birthday, we've gathered some vintage photographs of the Italian actress. Cardinale made The Leopard and 8 at the same time, which made life complicated for the actress. [98], After a role in Si salvi chi vuole (1980), and a smaller part in Peter Zinner's The Salamander opposite Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, and Christopher Lee,[99] Cardinale played the love interest of Marcello Mastroianni in Liliana Cavani's war picture The Skin, a film which also reunited her with Burt Lancaster. But when I'm finished, I'm me again."[66]. After Cardinale decided to tell him everything, he published her story in Oggi and L'Europeo. But one of the films that I remember my mother speaking to me very fondly of was the first film where she was a protagonist, which was La ragazza con la valigia (Girl with a Suitcase) by Valerio Zurlini. RF 2EAAHYM - French actress Claudia Cardinale and her daughter Claudia attend the French premiere of Luc Besson's latest film, 'Angel-A', held at Gaumont Marignan theatre in Paris, France, on December 20, 2005. At the same time, which made life complicated for the birth far... 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