Dalida

"Dalida" is a biographical film that chronicles the life of Iolanda Gigliotti, better known as Dalida, a celebrated music icon born in Cairo. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she captivated audiences worldwide by singing in multiple languages including French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, German, and Italian. The film explores her diverse career, including her role in Youssef Chahine's award-winning film "Le Sixième Jour," and touches on the personal struggles that led to her tragic suicide in 1987 in Paris after selling over 130 million records globally.

Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes:
1. Sveva Alviti, who portrays Dalida, undertook intense vocal and language training to authentically perform the multilingual songs that reflect Dalida's diverse musical repertoire.
2. Riccardo Scamarcio, playing Bruno Gigliotti (Orlando), Dalida's brother and producer, researched extensively to accurately depict the dynamics of their professional and familial relationship.
3. The production team restored and used some original vintage costumes and stage props from Dalida's career to bring authenticity and homage to her iconic style on screen.

Main Cast of Dalida

Crew of Dalida