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Stefania Rocca

Stefania Rocca

Actor · Born April 24, 1971 (55) · Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Stefania Rocca was born on April 24, 1971 in Turin. She is best known for her roles in the films Nirvana (1997), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) and Dracula (2002). Rocca also was the lead in Dario Argento's The Card Player. Among her most recent appearances, she was in Alessandro D'Alatri's comedy film Commediasexi where she played the main character, Pia Roncaldi. She starred as Hannah in the 1997 film Solomon. Rocca was born on 24 April 1971 in Turin, the daughter of a Fiat chief of security and a stylist. Beginning in her adolescence Rocca studied piano, singing, and dancing at the Teatro Stabile di Torino. In the late 1980s she moved to Milan where she started working as a model; in Milan, she enrolled in a series of acting courses. In 1993, thanks to a scholarship, she joined the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. She also studied at the Actors Studio in New York City. Rocca is married to her long-time partner Carlo Capasa, whom she wed in a highly secretive ceremony in 2013. The couple has been together since 2005, and has two sons. Rocca made her acting debut with a secondary role in Giulio Base's Policemen but her breakout role was the blue-haired Naima in the Gabriele Salvatores' cyberpunk film Nirvana (1997). After enrolling a course at the Actors Studio in New York, in 1998, Rocca had her first main role in the controversial erotic thriller Viol@, and for her performance she was nominated to the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress. One year later, Rocca appeared in Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley as Jude Law's lover, then she appeared in other international productions, including Kenneth Branagh's Love's Labour's Lost, Mike Figgis' experimental Hotel and Tom Tykwer's Heaven. In 2003, Rocca had her main commercial success in Italy, with Alessandro D'Alatri's comedy Casomai, which also gave her a nomination for Best Actress at the Nastro d'Argento and David di Donatello Awards. In 2005, she played a blind lesbian in the Academy Award-nominated drama The Beast in the Heart, and for her performance, she was nominated for the David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress. Since the mid-2000s, Rocca has mainly appeared on television. She is also active on stage.

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Born
April 24, 1971 (55)
From
Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on Motif · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 21% in 30 days

What are Stefania Rocca's films like?

Across their 16 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Motif score: 50th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Motif score: 48th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Survival
19%
Bonds
17%
Self
12%
Society
7%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 3

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 9 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 5
Herald
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Melancholic
7
Warm
5
Contemplative
5
Bittersweet
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Thought-provoking9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Stefania Rocca's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 19 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Stefania Rocca's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 19 with a Motif page.

  • Paper Heart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    as Maestra Paola

  • I'm a little bit crazy... and you? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Man Who Drew God(2022)

    as Pola

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all films

  • La primavera della mia vita (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Manager

  • Soul Sister(2023)

    Show as Madame Margot

    Motif score: 30th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dietro la notte (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Marta Colombi

  • Cops - Una banda di poliziotti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Margherita Nardelli

  • While I Was Away (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Caterina

  • I'm Back (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Katia Bellini

  • Hochzeit in Rom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Gioia D’Arcadia

  • Di Padre in Figlia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 4 episodes · as Franca Franza

  • Mom or Dad? (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as Sonia

  • L'amore rubato (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Marina

  • Non si ruba a casa dei ladri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Daniela Russo

  • Infinitesimal calculus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Abbraccialo per me (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Caterina

  • Do You See Me?(2014)

    as Maria

    Motif score: 60th percentile of all films

  • A Fairy-Tale Wedding(2014)

    as Luciana

    Motif score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Gli anni spezzati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Grazia Sossi

  • Il terzo tempo (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Teresa

  • Adriano Olivetti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Karen Bates

  • Other Times (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Duchessa

  • Gli anni spezzati (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 6 episodes · as Grazia Sossi (Il Giudice)

  • Little Lady (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Malvina Farelli

  • Never for Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Laura

  • Resurrection (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Katiuscia Maslova

  • The Invader(2011)

    as Agnès de Yael

    Motif score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Love Hurts (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Germana

  • Edda Ciano e il comunista (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Edda Ciano

  • A Woman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Natalie

  • Everyone's Crazy About Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 13 episodes · as Laura Del Fiore

  • Go Go Tales(2007)

    as Debby

    Motif score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Voce del verbo amore (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Francesca

  • The Candidate (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Laura Dedieu

  • Commediasexi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pia

  • Mafalda of Savoy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mafalda di Savoia

  • La cura del gorilla (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Vera

  • Don't Tell(2005)

    as Emilia

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Mary(2005)

    as Brenda Sax

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anne D'Autriche

  • D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Anne D'Autriche

  • Stauffenberg(2004)

    as Margarethe v. Oven

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all films

  • L'amore è eterno finché dura(2004)

    as Carlotta

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Card Player(2003)

    as Anna Mari

    Motif score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Kiss Me First (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Adele

  • Five Moons Plaza(2003)

    as Fernanda

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Life as It Is (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Giorgia

  • Dracula (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mina

  • Dracula(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mina

    Motif score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • Casomai (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Stefania

  • Heaven(2002)

    as Regina

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Resurrection (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Katiuscia Maslova

  • Hotel(2001)

    as Sophie

    Motif score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Rosa and Cornelia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Rosa

  • Love's Labour's Lost(2000)

    as Jacquanetta

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Talented Mr. Ripley(1999)

    as Silvana

    Motif score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Jesus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mary of Bethany

  • Ombre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Elena Serpieri

  • In principio erano le mutande (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Teresa

  • Inside/Out (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Grace Patterson

  • Viol@ (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Marta / Viola

  • Amiche davvero!! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as claudia

  • Giochi d'equilibrio (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Francesca

  • Solomon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Anna

  • L'amico di Wang (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Simonetta

  • Nirvana(1997)

    as Naima

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • I virtuali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as La ragazza

  • Running Against (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chiara

  • Palermo-Milan One Way(1995)

    as Maria Pia Di Meo

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Night Voices (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 5 episodes · as Carla

  • Heartless (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Diary of a Rapist (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Poliziotti (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    as Valeria

  • Italian Restaurant (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • L'ora di tutti (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Director · Screenplay

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles, 73 of them dated from 1994 to 2025; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

L'amore è eterno finché dura (2004)

$9M worldwide

Highest rated

Heaven (2002)

Motif 77th

Film career

19942025

Peak 2005 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 Motif titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1996Screen debut· Palermo - Milan One Way
  • 1998First top-billed film· Viol@
  • 2014Career best· A Fairy Tale Wedding

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting73 of 74: 73 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score50thDirecting1 of 74: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 74: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s19 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 12% of 26 roles
96010611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Stefania Rocca's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Motif score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 19 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

The Man Who Drew God (2022)

90th percentile spread · 29% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Motif 93rd · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Stefania Rocca work with?

People who share at least 2 of Stefania Rocca's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Abel Ferrara shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers