Lidia Broccolino (born 10 July 1958) is an Italian film, television and stage actress.
Born Lidia Broccolini in Chieti, she debuted in 1982, in the indie drama Fuori dal giorno.
[1] She became first known thanks to Pupi Avati, who chose her to play one of the main roles, the delicate Laura, in his critically appreciated Una gita scolastica.
[1][2] For her performance Broccolino won the Silver Ribbon for best new actress.
[3] In the following years Broccolino worked again with Avati in two films, as well as with other notable directors including Marco Bellocchio, Peter Del Monte, Maurizio Nichetti and Francesca Archibugi.