Claudia Cardinale, the legendary Italian actress renowned for her roles in The Leopard, 8½, and Once Upon a Time in the West, shares a profound bond with her daughter, Claudia Squitieri.

Born on April 28, 1979, in Rome, Claudia Squitieri is the daughter of Claudia Cardinale and Italian film director Pasquale Squitieri

Growing up amidst cinematic artistry, Claudia Squitieri has embraced a multifaceted career as a curator, writer, and advocate. She has been instrumental in preserving and promoting her mother’s cinematic legacy.

In 2023, she curated the book Claudia Cardinale. L’indomabile. The Indomitable, published by Cinecittà and Electa Editore, offering an in-depth look into her mother’s impressive career.

Beyond literary contributions, Claudia Squitieri actively participates in events celebrating her mother’s work. Notably, she presented the opening-night film La Ragazza di Bube at the Museum of Modern Art’s retrospective of Claudia Cardinale’s films in New York City.

In addition to her curatorial endeavors, Claudia Squitieri co-founded the Fondazione Claudia Cardinale, aiming to support young artists worldwide and continue advocacy on issues like women’s rights and environmental sustainability.

Together, Claudia Cardinale and Claudia Squitieri exemplify a dynamic mother-daughter duo, intertwining cinematic heritage with contemporary cultural advocacy.