Biography

Lyda Borelli (22 March 1884 - 2 June 1959) was an Italian actress, her career in theatre started in 1902.

Between 1913 and 1918 Borelli made 14 films and appeared in 2 documentaries. She often portrayed vamps who end up committing suicide via poison. Her acting was mainly based on excessive gestures, painful expressions and languid gazes. Antonio Gramsci, who, in 1917 worked as a theatre reviewer, criticised her stating she represented a heightened form of sensuality, "a part of a primordial and prehistoric humanity" that had managed to cast a spell on the audience.

Satan's Rhapsody

(54 Votes)

6.481

A Faustian tale about an old woman who makes a pact with Mephisto to regain her youth, but...

Relase Date : 31 Jul, 1917

Mystery

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

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Malombra

(11 Votes)

5.2

Marina di Malombra (Borelli) lives in a castle prior to her wedding. She begins to read le...

Relase Date : 1 Jan, 1917

Mystery

Drama

Horror

Romance

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Love Everlasting

(16 Votes)

5.8

Grand Duchy of Wallenstein. Elsa Holbein is the young beautiful daughter of General Julius...

Relase Date : 3 Oct, 1913

Romance

Drama

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