Long before Claudia Cardinale became one of European cinema’s most recognizable stars, she was a young woman growing up in Tunis with no plans to become an actress. Born in 1938 to Italian parents and raised around several languages and cultures, she originally dreamed of becoming a teacher. Her life changed after she was selected during an Italian cultural event and won a trip to the Venice Film Festival, where filmmakers quickly noticed her striking presence and natural charis…Continue Reading
