
Gabriella Pallotta
Gabriella Pallotta (Rome, 1938) is an Italian actress who emerged in the cinematic landscape of the 1950s and 1960s.
Her significant debut occurred in 1957 with Michelangelo Antonioni in *Il grido* (The Cry), where she played a delicate and sensitive role that highlighted her acting skills. Subsequently, she consolidated her career with intense performances in films such as Francesco Maselli's *I delfini* (The Dolphins) (1960) and, notably, Gillo Pontecorvo's *Kapò* (1960), which earned her the Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) for Best Supporting Actress.
Pallotta distinguished herself by her naturalness and her ability to embody female characters who were often naive, but also possessed of deep fragility and inner strength. Her filmography also includes roles in comedies and historical films, demonstrating her versatility. Despite a relatively brief career at its peak, Pallotta left a distinctive mark on Italian cinema.