Distinction
2002
Grand Officer's Legion of Honour given by the Italian President in Italy.

2002
Golden Bear at the Berlin Festival for her career.

2001
Officer's Legion of Honour given by the Portuguese President in Portugal.

2000
Nomination as Good-Will Ambassador at Unesco France, by Mr Matsuura.

1999
Legion of Honour decoration by the French President, Mr J. Chirac in France.

1993
Golden Lion in Venice for her career.

1992
Tribute to Claudia Cardinale by the French Cinémathèque. On this occasion, Claudia Cardinale was given by Mr J. Lang, Minister of Culture, the medal of "Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres".