Alba Caterina Rohrwacher (, ; born 27 February 1979) is an Italian actress.
Early life Alba Rohrwacher was born in Florence to a German father and an Italian mother.
From the age of 17 to 21 she studied medicine, intending to be a doctor. At the age of 21 she moved to Rome to study acting at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.
Her younger sister is director Alice Rohrwacher.
Career Her first movie role was in 2004 in An Italian Romance. In 2008, she was awarded the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress. In 2009, she received a David di Donatello for Best Actress for her performance in Pupi Avati's Giovanna's Father. At the Berlin International Film Festival 2009 she was awarded the Shooting Stars Award.
Rohrwacher worked with her sister, director Alice Rohrwacher in the 2014 film The Wonders a semi-autobiographical film in which Alba played a role loosely based on the sisters' mother.
On 6 September 2014, Rohrwacher won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 71st Venice International Film Festival in Hungry Hearts, a film by Italian director Saverio Costanzo.
Rohrwacher worked with her sister a second time on the film Happy as Lazzaro which premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Rohrwacher provided the narration as Older Elena for the series My Brilliant Friend, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels. In season 4 of the series, Rohrwacher took over the role of Elena. She also appeared in Marc Cousins' 2022 documentary March on Rome. She played Alida Valli in the film Finally Dawn in 2023.
Other activities Rohrwacher served on the juries of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, chaired by Darren Aronofsky (2011);Venice names competish jury Variety, 8 July 2011. the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, chaired by Meryl Streep (2016); the 8th Fashion Film Festival Milano, chaired by Pierpaolo Piccioli (2022);Luisa Zargani (30 November 2021), Pierpaolo Piccioli to Chair Fashion Film Festival Milano Jury Women's Wear Daily. and the 78th Cannes Film Festival, chaired by Juliette Binoche (2025).Scott Roxborough (28 April 2025), Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong Join Juliette Binoche on Cannes Jury The Hollywood Reporter.
In 2020, Rohrwacher joined an advertising campaign for Italian jewelry brand Pomellato.Luisa Zargani (5 March 2020), Pomellato for Women Campaign Expanded to Promote Inclusivity, Equality Women's Wear Daily.
Personal life Rohrwacher was in a relationship with Italian director Saverio Costanzo.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRole(s) Notes2002 My Mother's Smile A Nun2004 An Italian Romance Fausta2005 Kiss Me Lorena Elizabeth Melissa P. Clelia2006 The Wedding Director Assistant Cameo appearance 4-4-2 Laura Segment: "Mister's Woman"2007 My Brother Is an Only Child Violetta Benassi Piano, solo Marta Days and Clouds Alice In Your Hands Carla2008 Good Morning Heartache Lucia Quiet Chaos Annalisa Non c'è più niente da fare Letizia Giovanna's Father Giovanna Casali2009 The Ladies Get Their Say Giulia I Am Love Elisabetta Recchi The Man Who Will Come Beniamina2010 Diarchia Jeune fille Short film Come Undone Anna The Solitude of Prime Numbers Alice Della Rocca Sorelle mai The Teacher2011 Tormenti: Film disegnato Eleonora Ciancarelli Voice role2012 Dormant Beauty Maria Beffardi Garibaldi's Lovers Diana Glück Irina2013 A Street in Palermo Clara Con il fiato sospeso Stella2014 The Wonders Angelica Hungry Hearts Mina2015 Sworn Virgin Hana / Mark Tale of Tales Circus Artist Mother Blood of My Blood Maria Perletti Taj Mahal Giovanna Viva la sposa Sofia2016 Perfect Strangers Bianca Il sogno di Francesco Clare of Assisi La Mécanique de l'ombre Sara2017 Ismael's Ghosts Arielle / Faunia The Place Sister Chiara2018 Anthropocene: The Human Epoch Narrator Documentary Daughter of Mine Angelica Happy as Lazzaro Antonia Lucia's Grace Lucia Ravi2019 The Staggering Girl Vera Short film Hellhole Alba If Only Benedetta2020 Sous le ciel d'Alice Alice Kamar Last Words Dima The Ties Vanda2021 Three Floors Monica Il paradiso del pavone Adelina The Lost Daughter Female Hiker Cameo appearance 2022 Marcel! The Mother Le pupille Sister Fioralba Short film2023 La chimera Spartaco Out of Season Alice Mi fanno male i capelli Monica Finally Dawn Alida Valli A Brighter Tomorrow Herself Cameo appearance I Told You So Caterina2024 Maria Bruna Lupoli2025 Three Goodbyes Marta Jay Kelly Alba2026 A Common Story Erika A Good Little Soldier Carla Simona Post-production Carla Post-production Filming
Television YearTitleRole(s) Notes2004 Don Matteo Doctor Episode: "Dietro il sipario"2007 Maria Montessori – Una vita per i bambini Anna 2015–2016 In Treatment Lavinia Recurring role (season 2)2018 Il miracolo Sandra Roversi Main role2018–2024 My Brilliant Friend Elena Greco / Narrator Main role
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategory Nominated workResultAnnecy Italian Film Festival 2008 Best Actress Good Morning Heartache Bari International Film Festival 2018 Mariangela MelatonAward for Best Actress Daughter of Mine Ciak d'oro2008 Revelation of the YearDays and Clouds Best Supporting Actress 2010Best Actress Come Undone 2011 The Solitude of Prime Numbers 2015 Best Supporting Actress The Wonders Cinematografo Award 2023 Best Performance Mi fanno male i capelli David di Donatello 2008 Best Supporting Actress Days and Clouds 2009 Best Actress Giovanna's Father 2010 Best Supporting Actress The Man Who Will Come 2011Best Actress The Solitude of Prime Numbers 2015 Hungry Hearts 2019 Lucia's Grace 2021 The Ties Best Supporting Actress If Only 2024 La chimera FRED Film Radio 2021 FRED Award Herself Globo d'oro2009 Best Actress Giovanna's Father Best Breakthrough Actress 2010Best Actress Come Undone 2011 The Solitude of Prime Numbers 2015 Hungry Hearts 2018 Daughter of Mine La pellicola d'oro 2021 Best Actress The Ties Nastro d'Argento 2008Best Actress Good Morning Heartache 2009 Giovanna's Father Best Supporting Actress The Ladies Get Their Say 2010Best Actress Come Undone 2011 The Solitude of Prime Numbers 2015 Sworn Virgin 2016 Special Award Perfect Strangers 2018 Best Actress Daughter of Mine 2020 Best Supporting Actress If Only Nastro d'Argento – Grandi Serie 2025 TV Protagonist of the Year My Brilliant Friend Rome Film Festival 2009 "10eLotto" Award Herself Sulmona Cinema Film Festival 2009 Best Actress Good Morning Heartache Venice Film Festival 2010Pasinetti Award The Solitude of Prime Numbers 2013 A Street in Palermo 2014 Volpi Cup for Best ActressHungry Hearts Pasinetti Award
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