You likely know Sophia Loren as anOld Hollywoodscreen siren and that’s on purpose.

It all depends on the story, and on the perfection of great directors like De Sica.

I loved working with him, as well as the films I made with Marcello Mastroianni."

Sophia Loren

“That’s why I didn’t work for almost 10 years.

I wanted to find a role that really inspired and challenged me.”

Loren had a similar response whenW Magazineasked about her future in acting.

Sophia Loren and son

“It’s impossible.

It’s a very normal way of being in the movies all the time and changing roles.

Madame Rosa, her character inA Life Ahead,is a role that she felt suited her.