Lyda Borelli

Acting

17Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 22, 1884

Birth Place: Genoa, Liguria, Italy

About Lyda Borelli

Lyda Borelli (22 March 1884 - 2 June 1959) was an Italian actress, her career in theatre started in 1902. Between 1913 and 1918 Borelli made 14 films and appeared in 2 documentaries. She often portrayed vamps who end up committing suicide via poison. Her acting was mainly based on excessive gestures, painful expressions and languid gazes. Antonio Gramsci, who, in 1917 worked as a theatre reviewer, criticised her stating she represented a heightened form of sensuality, "a part of a primordial and prehistoric humanity" that had managed to cast a spell on the audience.

Best Lyda Borelli Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lyda Borelli's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Lyrical Nitrate — Compilation of film clips from 1905-1915, found footage of silent movies and documentaries from the Jean Desmet Archive

Lyrical Nitrate

1991•Documentary

★6.7

The Suitcase of Dreams (1953) movie poster

★6.7

The Suitcase of Dreams — A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational perfor

The Suitcase of Dreams

1953•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Diva Dolorosa — In this mesmerizing collage of silent Italian melodrama, found-footage filmmaker Peter Delpeut (Lyrical Nitrate) affecti

Diva Dolorosa

1999•Documentary

★6.4

★6.4

Satan's Rhapsody — A Faustian tale about an old woman who makes a pact with Mephisto to regain her youth, but in return she must stay away

Satan's Rhapsody

1917•Mystery

★6.0

★6.0

The Naked Truth — The painter Pierre Bernier becomes famous thanks to the portrait "The Naked Woman" which represents his model, the seduc

The Naked Truth

1914•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lyda Borelli.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1999	Diva Dolorosa	-	Hit	Similar →
1991	Lyrical Nitrate	(archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1991	Fashion in Movement	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Suitcase of Dreams	-	Hit	Similar →
1918	The Legend of Saint Barbara	Saint Barbara	Flop	Similar →
1918	Una Notte a Calcutta	-	Flop	Similar →
1918	Carnevalesca	-	Average	Similar →
1917	The Thirteenth Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Satan's Rhapsody	Contessa Alba d'Oltrevita	Average	Similar →
1917	Malombra	Marina di Malombra	Flop	Similar →
1916	Madame Guillotine	Madame Tallien	Flop	Similar →
1916	La falena	Thea di Marlievo	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Wedding March	Grazia di Plessans	Flop	Similar →
1915	Flower of Evil	Lyda	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Naked Truth	Lolette	Average	Similar →
1913	La memoria dell'altro	Lyda	Flop	Similar →
1913	Love Everlasting	Elsa Holbein	Average	Similar →

Lyda Borelli - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lyda Borelli?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lyda Borelli is "Lyrical Nitrate" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lyda Borelli acted in?

Lyda Borelli has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lyda Borelli?

Other notable films include "The Suitcase of Dreams", "Diva Dolorosa", and "Satan's Rhapsody".