Valeria Bruni Tedeschi delivers a captivating performance as Eleonora Duse, Italy’s revered stage actress whose trailblazing spirit redefined the theatrical world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Speaking about the complex task of embodying such a legendary figure, Bruni Tedeschi highlights the importance of capturing Duse’s fierce independence and emotional depth. “She went her own way freely,” Bruni Tedeschi explains, emphasizing how Duse’s refusal to conform to societal expectations shaped her artistry and personal life. The actress notes that portraying Duse required balancing intense vulnerability with an unyielding…