Dalida

Dalida chronicles the life of Iolanda Gigliotti, a Cairo-born singer who becomes a worldwide star by singing in many languages and shaping the image of a modern international artist. The film follows her rise from modest beginnings in the 1950s Paris club scene to stages across Europe, the Arab world, and beyond, illustrated through vibrant musical numbers and intimate moments offstage. Sveva Alviti portrays Dalida, with Riccardo Scamarcio as her partner Orlando, and Alessandro Borghi as Luigi Tenco, among others. Directors Lisa Azuelos blend concert sequences, press scrutiny, and private heartbreak to show how fame tests loyalty, identity, and resilience without sugarcoating the costs.

Directed by Lisa Azuelos and released in 2017, the film is a biopic about Dalida, drawn from the life as told by Orlando, Jacques Pessis, and Catherine Rihoit. Sveva Alviti plays Dalida, with Riccardo Scamarcio as Orlando, Jean-Paul Rouve as Lucien Morrise, Niels Schneider as Jean Sobieski, and Alessandro Borghi as Luigi Tenco.

Reception to Dalida centered on the film's music heavy approach and its portrait of a star who spans cultures. The narrative probes fame's allure and the loneliness behind the microphone, balancing glittering performances with intimate moments of doubt and longing. It does not flinch from the tension between public triumph and private pain.

Dalida's cross cultural appeal and multilingual catalog helped shape international pop, and the film places her in a lineage of trans national stars. It re introduces a body of iconic songs and the aura of a performer who bridged continents. Viewers unfamiliar with her era may discover a fascinating chapter of music history.

In terms of awards, the film did not receive major nominations or wins at top tier events, reflecting its status as a biography heavy feature that emphasizes performance and life story over ceremony moments. Some regional recognition exists, but nothing that altered its reception.