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Elisabetta Pellini is a versatile Italian actress, director, and screenwriter, born in Sorengo, Switzerland, and raised in Varese, Italy. She hails from a family of artists and inherited her passion for cinema from her father, Oreste Pellini, known for directing cult documentaries like Africa segreta and Africa ama. The Pellini family also boasts artistic figures such as sculptors Eugenio and Eros Pellini, linked to the Scapigliatura movement.
Elisabetta started her career as a model before debuting on television. Early in her career, she worked with Paolo Rossi in Scatafascio, appeared alongside Aldo, Giovanni e Giacomo in Mai dire goal, and hosted programs like TG Rosa and Tira e Molla, directed by Corrado Mantoni.
Driven by her love for acting, she built a solid career in both film and television. On the big screen, she collaborated with acclaimed directors including Neri Parenti (Il cucciolo), Carlo Vanzina (Il cielo in una stanza), Gabriele Salvatores (Denti), Ferzan Ozpetek (Un giorno perfetto), and Sergio Rubini (Mi rifaccio vivo). She also featured in films presented at major festivals, such as Gianluca Maria Tavarelli’s Non prendere impegni stasera, screened at the Venice Film Festival.
Simultaneously, Elisabetta has maintained a strong presence on Italian television, starring in popular series like Incantesimo, Un medico in famiglia, Distretto di Polizia, Maresciallo Rocca 3, Elisa di Rivombrosa, Capri, Don Matteo, Provaci ancora prof, Braccialetti rossi, L'allieva, and Le tre rose di Eva. Her TV movie roles include Il paese delle piccole piogge by Sergio Martino, portraying a doctor connected to Doctors Without Borders, and Un coccodrillo per amico, filmed in Kenya.
Her versatility extends to web comedy, featuring in the cult series Forse sono io by Vincenzo Alfieri. In 2021, Elisabetta debuted as a screenwriter and director with the episode L'amore nonostante tutto from the anthology film Selfiemania, which won multiple awards for direction, highlighting her sensitivity and skill.
From 2022 to 2024, she co-starred in the international film 21 Rubini, directed by Ciprian Mega, alongside Mickey Rourke and Anthony Delon, starred in the noir Buio come il cuore by Marco De Luca, and appeared in Il monaco che vinse l'apocalisse by Jordan River.
Beyond her film and directing work, Elisabetta is engaged in social causes, starring in short films tackling issues like violence against women and rare diseases. Among these is Anatomia di un amore, directed by Manuela Tempesta, co-written and performed by Pellini, which received several awards at Italian festivals.
Academically, Elisabetta holds a master’s degree in directing, mentored by Gianni Mammolotti. She is currently developing the screenplay for the film DNA in collaboration with Gianni Corsi, produced by Gianluca Cerasola. Her ongoing dedication to cinema is evident in her upcoming projects, reflecting her passion and commitment to the art form.
