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Three Must-See Films Starring Sophia Loren Sophia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Sofia: Ieri, oggi, domani, 2007) Director: Massimo Ferrari Presentation: Possessed with an undisputable charisma, a sculpturesque figure, and outstanding talent, Sophia Loren conquered the world from Rome to Hollywood, to become a legend of international cinema. Now, Eurochannel invites you to discover the woman behind the diva in a very personal documentary: Sophia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Directed by Massimo Ferrari, Sophia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow depicts the life of Sophia Loren in an innovative fashion. Divided in four parts, this documentary showcases the life of one of the last great divas as seen through the eyes of her most representative characters: "Filumena" (Marriage Italian Style), "Cesira" (Two Women), "Mara" (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow), and "Antonietta" (A Special Day), in an attempt to strike a balance between the real person and the roles she interpreted. A testament of love for the Italian legend, this production also offers an exclusive and very personal interview with Loren, as well as interviews with the most prestigious names of international cinema, such as Woody Allen, Ettore Scola, Claude Chabrol, Lina Wertmuller, and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. Through its exceptional editing, the film presents a selection of the most important and touching scenes of her movies accompanied by their original soundtracks. This unique approach allows viewers to follow an emotional, rather than merely biographical, journey through Loren’s life. A quintessential piece for Italian and European cinema lovers, Sophia: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow offers previously unreleased footage, shedding new light on Sophia Loren’s life. Synopsis: An account of the most significant stages in Sophia Loren's career as she conquered roles from Rome to Hollywood, collecting two Academy Awards along the way. The documentary features a moving, exclusive interview with Sophia herself, a large collection of iconographic images from the Istituto Luce collection, and excerpts of her most momentous performances. |
