Sophia Loren, star et ambassadrice de bonne volonté (1993)

"I would have liked to present myself to the Swiss public, especially young people, with a film where I could truly offer something beautiful." On the set of the midday news program TJ-midi on October 20, 1993, the Italian icon confessed to being "mortified" by the Geneva Film Festival's choice, where she was a guest, to screen Anthony Mann's "El Cid," a minor work in her career. Interviewed by Roland Bhend, Sophia Loren reflected on her on-screen partnership with Marcello Mastroianni ("the perfect match"), whom she had seen again in Hollywood in April to present an honorary Oscar to Federico Fellini (who was in critical condition following a heart attack). The actress also discussed American cinema, her hope for a great film project, and her work as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, which recently took her to Somalia. On the set of TJ-midi, October 20, 1993, Guest of the Geneva Film Festival for the screening of a restored version of Anthony Mann's film El Cid On the set of TJ-midi, October 20, 1993, Roland Bhend interviews the Italian star, a guest of the Geneva Film Festival for the screening of a restored version of Anthony Mann's film *El Cid*. Subscribe to the Swiss Radio and Television archives: YouTube:    / rtsarchives   Website: http://rtsarchives.ch Facebook:   / lesarchivesdelarts   Instagram:   / rtsarchives   The RTS archives are available for purchase by audiovisual professionals, media outlets, and institutions. Contact: [email protected] Find Swiss Radio and Television (RTS): YouTube:    / rts   Website: http://rts.ch