Discovering Sophia Loren

Part of the Series: Discovering Film

A film industry phenomenon with an unparalleled cross-over appeal in both European and American cinema, Sophia Loren was equally at home playing gritty realism, in Two Women, as delivering frothy comedy opposite Cary Grant on a Houseboat. Loren's remarkable talent has been recognised with two Oscars and been immortalised in classics including, The Pride And The Passion, El Cid, Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow and Nine. Her 50-year marriage to film producer Carlo Ponti lasted until his death in 2007. Asked in an interview if she would marry again, she replied, "It would be impossible to love anyone else."