Anna Magni a 117 anni dalla nascita: buon compleanno Nannarella

Anna Magnani – 117 Years Since Her Birth: Happy Birthday, Nannarella”

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• A tribute to Anna Magnani, born on March 7, 1908, in Rome – a true icon of Italian cinema.

• Nickname “Nannarella”, a term of endearment symbolizing her strong connection with ordinary people and Roman identity.

• Career highlights:

  • Breakthrough role in Rome, Open City by Roberto Rossellini (1945).

  • Won an Oscar in 1956 for The Rose Tattoo, becoming the first Italian actress to receive the award.

• Character:

  • Known for her intense emotions, raw acting style, and refusal to conform to shallow glamor.

  • Often seen as “the soul of Rome.”

• Personal life:

  • Complex romantic history, including a notable relationship with director Rossellini.

  • Mother of a son with polio, which deeply affected and shaped her strength.

• Legacy:

  • Continues to inspire generations of Italian actresses.

  • Monica Guerritore, for example, is set to portray her in an upcoming film project (mentioned recently in Corriere della Sera).