Producers quickly took notice of the radiant newcomer, but behind Claudia Cardinale’s poised image was a painful secret—she was pregnant after a violent assault by an older man. She declined most roles until producer Franco Cristaldi offered her fame and protection, In 2017,Cardinale spoke candidly about the sexual assault she had endured as a teenager. Rather than being broken by the experience, she chose to raise her child and pursue her career,even while being silenced by an industry that preferred its stars flawless and uncomplicated. “It was terrible,” she said,“but the most beautiful thing is that my wonderful Patrick was born from that violence.
Who is Claudia Cardinale?
Claudia Cardinale is a timeless icon of cinema. Recognized worldwide for her exceptional career, she has starred in many masterpieces of world cinema. Having worked for the greatest directors of her time, she has embodied dozens of characters and played roles that all correspond in a certain way to her multiple facets. If we have chosen her as the muse of THE CAPRICIOUS QUEEN, it is because she perfectly embodies the authenticity, simplicity and exceptional strength of self-affirmation that have allowed her to reach heights in the field she had chosen.
