Scene from Blood for Dracula (1974)

Alternate Names: Dominique Darrell

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Death in Venice (1971) as English Tourist

Most Important Roles:

• Blood for Dracula (1974) as Saphiria
• The Grand Duel (1972) as Elizabeth
• Death in Venice (1971) as English Tourist
• La cosa buffa (1972) as Marika
• Year One (1974) as Romana De Gasperi
• Woman Buried Alive (1973) as Dominique de Fontenoy

Career Highlights:

• Blood for Dracula (1974)
• The Grand Duel (1972)
• Death in Venice (1971)
• La cosa buffa (1972)
• Year One (1974)
• Woman Buried Alive (1973)

Udo Kier stars as Count Dracula in 'Blood for Dracula' (1974), where he travels to Italy seeking virgin blood to maintain his immortality. His assistant suggests this destination due to its religious families, leading them to a household with four potential brides. However, Dracula discovers none of the girls are truly virgins, placing him in danger from both starvation and a Communist servant who suspects his activities.

Alternate Names: Stefania Cassini

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• A Pocketful of Chestnuts (1970) as Carla Lotito

Most Important Roles:

• 1900 (1976) as Neve
• Blood for Dracula (1974) as Rubinia
• Buio come il cuore (2024) as
• The Belly of an Architect (1987) as Flavia Speckler
• Emergency Squad (1974) as Marta Hayworth
• The Bloodstained Shadow (1978) as Sandra Sellani
• Come ti rapisco il pupo (1976) as Rita
• Lontano da dove (1983) as Desideria
• Luna di miele in tre (1976) as Graziella Luraghi
• I prosseneti (1976) as Odile

Career Highlights:

• 1900 (1976)
• Blood for Dracula (1974)
• Buio come il cuore (2024)
• The Belly of an Architect (1987)
• Emergency Squad (1974)
• The Bloodstained Shadow (1978)
• Come ti rapisco il pupo (1976)
• Lontano da dove (1983)
• Luna di miele in tre (1976)
• I prosseneti (1976)

Stefania Casini, born in Italy, began her career after graduating in Architecture by acting with prominent directors such as Pietro Germi, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Dario Argento. She moved to New York in the late 1970s, where she appeared in Andy Warhol's 'Bad'. After returning to Italy, Casini transitioned behind the camera, co-writing and directing films like 'Lontano da dove' (1983) and 'Un Paradiso di Bugie' (1997). She has directed numerous documentaries and reportages for RAI and Mediaset, focusing on topics related to women and youth. Casini also served as the Artistic Director of Siena's Film Festival 'Terra di Siena' from 2000-2002. Currently, she writes, directs programs, and contributes to women's magazines.