An Evening with the Legend: Franco Nero presents ‘Silent Life’

Join us for a special evening of cinema and legacy. In celebration of legendary actor Franco Nero receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we present a screening of «Silent Life,» in which Nero plays the soul of Valentino, giving voice to the silent icon. Franco Nero will be in attendance to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A.

This event honors the 100th anniversary of Rudolph Valentino, who rests here at Hollywood Forever. Nero, who first portrayed Valentino on screen in 1975, now returns to embody his spirit anew—a poignant passing of the torch across a century of Hollywood history.

About the Film
«SILENT LIFE: The Story of the Lady in Black» stars Terry Moore, Isabella Rossellini, Franco Nero, Sherilyn Fenn, Paul Rodriguez, Jeff DuJardin, Monte Markham, and Natalia Dar. More than a traditional biopic, it is a hybrid of fantasy and documentary, weaving together color and black‑and‑white imagery to explore the myth of Valentino.
Academy Award nominee Terry Moore plays the “Lady in Black,” breaking records as the oldest leading actress in the world to complete a principal role at age 94.
The film premiered at the Sedona International Film Festival 2023, winning the Best Indie‑Spirit Award and earning glowing praise from critics and audiences. It also received the Silver Remi Award at WorldFest Houston in the Original Drama category, and took First Prize for Best Feature Film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, where Terry Moore was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Event Details
Screening of «Silent Life» with Franco Nero
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2026

PROGRAM
6:00PM – 7:00PM Welcome & Red Carpet Arrivals
7:00PM – 7:20PM Opening Remarks & Tribute to Franco Nero
7:30PM – 9:15PM Screening of “SILENT LIFE”
9:15PM – 9:45PM Q&A with Franco Nero
9:45PM – 10:30PM Closing Reception