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A Thousand and One Monica (2006)

Directed by Sandro Lai, Daniele Piccioni

Overview

There is no shortage of words to define the actress, screenwriter and director Monica Vitti: Intense, beautiful, sensual, eclectic, intelligent, muse… She was a shining star during the golden age of Italian cinema. She is a legendary figure who served as example for generations of young filmmakers. Monica Vittiā€™s story is the story of Italian cinema; her life is inextricably linked to the medium. This documentary shows the sheer physicality of her acting; her visceral style which demanded that everything, personality defects included, was integrated into her unique performances.

Length 47 minutes

Actors

Monica Vitti | Michelangelo Antonioni