Born on May 31st, 1921, the renowned Italian actress, Alida Valli, would go on to captivate audiences with her remarkable talent, gracing the silver screen in over one hundred films, including Mario Soldati's timeless classic, Piccolo mondo antico. Her impressive repertoire would also feature notable collaborations with esteemed directors, such as Alfred Hitchcock, in the psychological thriller, The Paradine Case.
In addition to her work with these visionary filmmakers, Valli's extensive filmography would also include Ayn Rand's poignant drama, We the Living, as well as Carol Reed's critically acclaimed, The Third Man. Her incredible range and versatility would also lead her to appear in Michelangelo Antonioni's thought-provoking, Il Grido, and Luchino Visconti's sweeping epic, Senso.
Furthermore, Valli's remarkable career would extend into the realm of horror, as she starred in Dario Argento's haunting, Suspiria, cementing her status as a true cinema legend.