I Knew Her Well is a 1965 Italian film directed by Antonio Pietrangeli. The film tells the story of Adriana, a young woman from the Italian countryside who moves to Rome with the dream of becoming a famous actress. She takes any job she can find and starts working as a model and appearing in small TV roles.
As she becomes more and more sucked into the world of show business, Adriana has to navigate the dark side of the industry, including sleazy producers, predatory photographers, and empty promises of fame. She also gets involved with several men, including a wealthy entrepreneur, a married man, and a struggling writer who sees beyond her beauty and ambition.
Throughout the film, Adriana struggles to find her place in the world and to reconcile her own desires with the often cruel reality of life in the spotlight. The film offers a nuanced and insightful look at the complexities of female identity and ambition in the 1960s, and has been praised for its deft direction, striking visuals, and powerful central performance by actress Stefania Sandrelli.