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Rossella Falk

Rossella Falk (Rome, November 10, 1926 – Rome, May 5, 2022) was an Italian actress, a leading figure in both theater and cinema.

Although renowned as "Signora del Teatro" for her long career on stage, Falk also left a distinctive mark on the big screen. Her filmography features memorable roles that highlighted her sophisticated elegance and complex inner world. Among her most notable films are Federico Fellini's *8½* (1963), where she played the intense Rossella, as well as Elio Petri's *L'assassino* (1961) and Vittorio De Sica's *I girasoli* (1970).

She did not shy away from roles in diverse genres, such as the thriller *Il gatto a nove code* (1971) by Dario Argento or the comedy *Non ci resta che piangere* (1984). Her stage presence, unmistakable voice, and ability to portray bourgeois, aristocratic, or tormented female characters made her an icon of style and skill.

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