Alida Valli
ActingAbout Alida Valli
Alida Valli (May 31, 1921 – April 22, 2006), sometimes simply credited as Valli, was an Italian actress who appeared in more than 100 films, including Mario Soldati's Piccolo mondo antico, Alfred Hitchcock's The Paradine Case, Ayn Rand's We the Living, Carol Reed's The Third Man, Michelangelo Antonioni's Il Grido, Luchino Visconti's Senso, and Dario Argento's Suspiria.
Alida Valli Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alida Valli reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alida Valli's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Alida Valli's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Castilian, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alida Valli Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alida Valli's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alida Valli has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Suspiria 25th Anniversary | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Probably Love | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Sweet Sounds of Life | Sofia's grandmother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Sweet Sounds of Life | Nonna di Sofia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Long Silence | Carla's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Silent Love | Countess Bianca Rospigliosi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Secrets Secrets | Gina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Aspern | Juliana Barther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Bailiff of Greifensee | Marianne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Simple Heart | Mrs. Obin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Suspiria | Miss Tanner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Game of Solitaire | Germaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | 1900 | Signora Pioppi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Indian Summer | Marcella Abati - Vanina's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Spider's Stratagem | Draifa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Oedipus Rex | Merope, Queen of Corinth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Paper Man | La Italiana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Castilian | Reina Teresa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Ophélia | Claudia Lesurf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Al otro lado de la ciudad | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Dialogue of the Carmelites | Mother Thérèse of Saint-Augustin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Eyes Without a Face | Louise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Il Grido | Irma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Senso | La Contessa Livia Serpieri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Last Meeting | Lina Castelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Third Man | Anna Schmidt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Za-Bum Circus | (segments "Gelosia", "Il postino" and "Galop finale al circo") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Eugenia Grandet | Eugenia Grandet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Il canto della vita | Giovanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life Begins Anew | Patrizia Martini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Apparizione | Andreina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I'll Love You Forever | Adriana Rosé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Laugh Pagliacci | Giulia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | We the Living, Part Two | Kira Argounova | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | We the Living, Part One | Kira Argounova | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Le due orfanelle | Enrichetta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Stasera niente di nuovo | Maria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | L'amante segreta | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Luce nelle tenebre | Marina Ferri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | La prima donna che passa | Gabriella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Manon Lescaut | Manon Lescaut | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Beyond Love | Vanina Vanini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ballo al castello | Greta Larsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Love Me, I Love You | Vera Fabbri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mille lire al mese | Magda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | La casa del peccato | Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | L'amor mio non muore! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Il feroce saladino | Dora Florida / La bella Sulamita | Super Hit | Similar → |
Alida Valli - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alida Valli?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alida Valli is "The Castilian" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alida Valli acted in?
Alida Valli has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alida Valli?
Other notable films include "Laugh Pagliacci", "Ballo al castello", and "La casa del peccato".