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Mar 14, 2010 · My House Is Full of Mirrors: Directed by Vittorio Sindoni. With Sophia Loren, Fortunato Cerlino, Bruno Bilotta, Margareth Madè. An autobiographical drama adapted from a book by Loren's sister, Anna Maria Scicolone, it begins with Loren's birth as the illegitimate daughter of Riccardo Scicolone and Romilda Villani (played here by then 75-year ...
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No DVR space limits. No long-term contract. No hidden fees. No cable box. No problems. #SophiaLorenScreen legend Sophia Loren stars as her own mother in this spellbinding biopic based on her ...
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An autobiographical drama adapted from a book by Anna Maria Scicolone. Loren is the illegitimate daughter of Riccardo Scicolone and Romilda Villani, a sharp but calculating woman still reeling from the pain of a missed shot at movie stardom.
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- Sophia Loren
- From Life to Book to Movie
- Episode 1: Life Turns Around For Villani and Sophia
- Episode 2: Maria, Living in The Shadow of Her Sister
- An Improbable But True Story
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Watching the 3½-hour movie requires some orientation. It is based on a 2004 autobiographywritten by Sophia Loren’s sister, Maria Scicolone. Although the book focuses on Maria’s life, which was shadowed by that of her celebrity sister, it is also the riveting story of their narcissistic, strong-willed, and domineering mother, Romilda Villani. Loren,...
When Villani wins a Greta-Garbo look-alike beauty contest sponsored by MGM, she is afforded the opportunity to take a screen test in Hollywood and pursue her dreams of stardom. But her parents hold her back. So instead, she becomes a frustrated piano teacher and channels all her energies into promoting the career of her oldest daughter, Sophia. Unm...
With her sister gone, Villani grows increasingly dependent on Maria, keeping her close to her side. Although Maria is more outgoing by nature than her sister, she cannot break away from her smothering mother. Villani is now wealthy, living comfortably because of her daughter’s fame and success, but she can’t tolerate the thought of being alone. So ...
This improbable but true story was superbly acted. It offers an intimate family portrait. Both daughters truly loved their mother and she loved them. And with the passage of time, both the author, Maria Scicolone, and lead actress, Sophia Loren, have gained (and share) remarkable insights into their challenging upbringing. The miniseries is divided...
If the movie piques your interest, as it did mine: 1. Read a fascinating article in the archives of The New York Timesdescribing the wedding of Maria and Romano (depicted in the miniseries) 1. Watch a YouTube clip of the wedding scene on RAI Uno (in Italian only): 1. Listen to the music of Romano Mussolini, who created one of Italy’s most successfu...
Apr 20, 2012 · Vanguard Cinema Presents: My House is Full of Mirrors Sophia Loren Sophia Loren takes on a challenging role, perhaps the most difficult of her career, playing the part of her own...
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Mar 13, 2010 · 1 h 49 min. TV-PG. As Sophia becomes a superstar, her mother and sister face their own struggles. Directed by Vittorio Sindoni, 2010. Screen legend Sophia Loren stars as her own mother in this spellbinding biopic based on her sister's memoir.
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Directed by: Vittorio Sindoni. Screen icon Sophia Loren stars as her own mother in the biographical drama about a woman who places her lost ambitions on her daughter after war ends.
