A complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of the most famous and beloved actresses of Italian and international cinema, told through the words of her unpublished letters and diaries, photographs, homemade films in 8 mm, and new interviews with her relatives, friends, and collaborators.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Giovanna MezzogiornoAlida Valli (voice) | Alida Valli (voice) |
| PPiero TosiSelf | Self |
 Vanessa RedgraveSelf | Self |
 Charlotte RamplingSelf | Self |
 Bernardo BertolucciSelf | Self |
 Margarethe von TrottaSelf | Self |
 Thierry FrémauxSelf | Self |
 Dario ArgentoSelf | Self |
 Roberto BenigniSelf | Self |
 Marco Tullio GiordanaSelf | Self |
 Maurizio PonziSelf | Self |
| AAntonio CalendaSelf | Self |
| FFelice LaudadioSelf | Self |
 Carla GravinaSelf | Self |
| MMariù PascoliSelf | Self |
 Lilia SilviSelf | Self |
 Tatiana FarneseSelf | Self |
 Pierpaolo De MejoSelf | Self |