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Chiara Caselli

Acting Born Dec 22, 1967 Bologne, Emilie-Romagne, Italie 24 credits

Biography

Chiara Caselli (born 22 December 1967) is an Italian actress. In 1994, Caselli won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress award as well as the David di Donatello for Best Actress award. Caselli has appeared in American films including My Own Private Idaho opposite River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves.

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Known for

Film

My Own Private Idaho

as Carmella

Full filmography

  • My Own Private Idaho (1991) as Carmella
  • Das Nest (1989) as Pia Lazzaroni
  • The Secret (1990) as Lill
  • Agon (2025) as President of the Delegation
  • Beyond the Clouds (1995) as Mistress
  • Ripley's Game (2002) as Luisa Harari
  • Garage Olimpo (1999) as Ana
  • Nina Roza (2026) as Giulia Mancini
  • Sleepless (2001) as Gloria
  • Pasolini (2014) as Laura Betti (voice) (uncredited)
  • Fiorile (1993) as Chiara
  • Love Story With Cramps (1995) as Marcella
  • Birdwatchers (2008) as Beatrice
  • Especially on Sunday (1991) as Bride
  • Mr. Devil (2019) as Clara Vestri Musy
  • The Year of Awakening (1991) as Léna
  • Like the Wind (2013) as Rita
  • My Own Private River (2012) as Carmela (archive footage)
  • Father of My Children (2009) as Sylvia Canvel
  • On the Shore (2012) as Sandra Bandini
  • Traces of an Amorous Life (1990) as Carla
  • The Little Apocalypse (1993) as Luigi's Daughter
  • Oui (1996) as Alice
  • The Island of Idealists (2025) as Jole