Franca Rame
ActingAbout Franca Rame
Franca Rame was an Italian theatre actress, playwright and political activist. She was married to Nobel literary laureate playwright Dario Fo. She made her theatrical debut in 1951. Shortly thereafter, she met Dario Fo, whom she married in 1954. Franca Rame appeared in a large number of feature films and plays. Together with her Dario Fo she wrote a large number of unique plays dealing with the private life of men and women. In 1973 she was kidnapped and raped by fascists. Ten years later, she used the experience for a monologue, Lo Stupro (The Rape). Franca Rame was elected to the Italian senate in 2006 but resigned within two years, saying the assembly was an icebox of feelings.
Franca Rame Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Franca Rame reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Franca Rame's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 7% of Franca Rame's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Corporal of the day, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Franca Rame Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franca Rame's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Franca Rame has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Now and Forever Time to Reclaim Life | Self (archive footage) f | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bandiera Viola | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Io non sono un moderato | Sé stessa | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Una lepre con la faccia di bambina | madre di Marco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Extraconiugale | Anna (segment "Il mondo è dei ricchi") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Love in Four Dimensions | Suzy (segment "Amore e alfabeto") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Corporal of the day | Dorian Greco | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | La zia d'America va a sciare | Caterina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Il cocco di mamma | Delia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Rascel-Fifì | Barbara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Amarti è il mio destino | Jessica Blaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Screwball | Diana | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rosso e nero | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Poppy | Silvana | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ha fatto 13 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Franca Rame - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franca Rame?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franca Rame is "Corporal of the day" with a rating of 6.7/10.
How many movies has Franca Rame acted in?
Franca Rame has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franca Rame?
Other notable films include "Poppy", "The Screwball", and "Love in Four Dimensions".