Born 1933 in Rome, Italian actress Lea Massari is renowned for her extensive career in both Italian and French cinema, establishing her as a key figure in European art house film. She achieved international fame through two of her most iconic roles: the mysteriously disappearing Anna in Michelangelo Antonioni’s groundbreaking film L’Avventura (1960), and the sophisticated, complicated mother Clara in Louis Malle’s Murmur of the Heart (Le Souffle au Cœur, 1971).
Known for her subtle, elegant performances and striking beauty, Massari worked with legendary directors like Sergio Leone and Francesco Rosi, solidifying her status as one of mid-20th century European cinema's most important and enduring stars.
Take a look at these vintage photos to see portraits of a young Lea Massari in the 1950s and 1960s.
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