In the final act ("Public Breakdown & Final Despair"): Richard's accidental shooting and public mockery push Dalida to end the relationship. Learning she cannot have children, she descends into depression and ultimately takes her own life.

Dalida (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Dalida
Genre: drama, music
Released: 2017
Rating: 6.6

Plot Analysis Summary

A biographical narrative tracing Dalida's romantic relationships, career triumphs, and psychological decline.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Tragic Beginnings & Early Affairs

Sanremo Tragedy & Recovery

New Love, Tragedy & Jealousy

Public Breakdown & Final Despair

Based on the true story of acclaimed music icon "Dalida" born in Cairo, who gained celebrity in the 50s, singing in French, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, German, Italian, playing in awarded Youssef Chahine's picture "Le Sixième Jour", and who later committed suicide in 1987 in Paris, after selling more than 130 million records worldwide.

Directed by

Lisa Azuelos

Key Cast

Sveva Alviti — Iolanda Gigliotti, aka "Dalida"
Riccardo Scamarcio — Bruno Gigliotti, aka "Orlando"
Jean-Paul Rouve — Lucien Morrise
Niels Schneider — Jean Sobieski
Alessandro Borghi — Luigi Tenco

Rating: 6.6/10 (273 votes)