Rome Film Festival: Anna Magnani protagonist of the Official Image

Anna Magnani, the unforgettable icon of Italian cinema, will be the star of the official image of the eighteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, a touching tribute fifty years after her passing.

The Poster for the 18th Rome Film Festival

The image depicts Anna Magnani smiling and surrounded by photographers during a press conference held in 1956, shortly after winning the Academy Award for her extraordinary performance in the film La Rosa Tatuata, directed by Daniel Mann. In a symbolic gesture, Magnani holds a handkerchief with a drawn rose, a clear reference to the film that earned her the prestigious Academy Award, making her the first Italian actress to receive such an honour.

The Rome Film Festival celebrates a strong, determined, and captivating woman who remains an unforgettable symbol of Italian cinema worldwide. With her passion and authenticity, Anna Magnani has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema, and her contribution continues to inspire generations of artists.

Anna Magnani: An Icon of Italian Cinema

Anna Magnani was one of the greatest actresses of Italian and international cinema, with a career that spanned different eras and generations of audiences. Born on March 7, 1908, in Rome, Magnani began her theatrical career before entering the world of cinema, where she left an indelible mark.

Among her most famous films are Teresa Venerdì (1941), Roma, città aperta (1945), La carrozza d’oro (1952), Mamma Roma (1962), Il volatore di aquiloni (1965), La rosa tatuata (1955), Bellissima (1951), and Miseria e nobiltà (1954).

This is just a brief overview of Anna Magnani’s filmography. Her career was marked by a series of memorable roles and extraordinary performances that helped solidify her status as a cinema legend.

The 18th Rome Film Festival

The eighteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival will take place from October 18 to 29, 2023, at the Auditorium Parco della Musica “Ennio Morricone” under the artistic direction of Paola Malanga. The festival is produced by the Cinema per Roma Foundation, presided over by Gian Luca Farinelli, with Francesca Via as the General Director.

The opening film for the festival is C’è ancora domani, directed by Paola Cortellesi, starring Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Emanuela Fanelli, Giorgio Colangeli, and Vinicio Marchioni.