Balestrieri is an older painter who repeatedly painted Cecilia and became her model’s lover. Cecilia was partly attracted to him because he resembled her father, while his possessiveness turned abusive. He attempted suicide when she tried to leave and later died after becoming ill during their destructive relationship.
Leonida Repaci has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Signature works include The Empty Canvas, La Dolce Vita. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
