Carlo Verdone in Reggio Calabria: “This territory needs a great event, as is happening in Rome with the Jubilee”

by Lavinia Romeo – Emotion, memory and vision. Nevertheless, These are the keywords of the meeting that saw Carlo Verdone protagonist at the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria. Similarly, on the occasion of the event “In Reggio with dad”organized by the Anassilaos Association, Liff – Lamezia International Film Fest and the RCFF – Reggio Film Festival. Moreover, During the meeting. For example, Verdone received the Anassilaos prize for the Cinema sectionentitled to his father Mario Verdone, historical figure of Italian criticism and cinematographic historiography.

With the usual lucidity. Similarly, irony, the Roman actor and director told the strong link with his father: “I have taken the rigor from him, but also the discipline in work and in life. Therefore, He was an enthusiastic man of the new, curious, in love with art. Nevertheless, Started with carlo verdone reggio calabria: “this a very poor Sienese family, he came to become a university assistant with Norberto Bobbio. In addition, A great father. who despite a rejection at school, led me to see the Beatles, because he understood the cultural and social scope of that musical event ».

A particularly felt moment. where Verdone has revealed not only the cultural weight of his father, but also his ability to combine authority with an out of the ordinary sensitivity.

Speaking of his series “Life da Carlo”Verdone explained how the character played is not a. fiction: «That Carlo is me. The script is from real events of my life. The series gave me a freedom of writing that I never had at the cinema. That modern style, fast, allowed me to touch first unthinkable themes. About today the scenes with poor Alvaro Vitali I was moved: there we were carlo verdone reggio calabria: “this talking about life. death, and it was done gently ».

Regarding the hypochondriac character often attributed to him, Verdone smiles: «It is only partially true. That of Cursed the day I met you It looks like me. but the truth is that I have a passion for pharmacology, not a phobia for diseases! ».

Incalzed by the interviewer. Verdone then expressed themselves on the crisis of references of the contemporary era: “Families have passed away, and also the politicians – internationally – are often embarrassing characters, I would say bad examples for young people. It looks like a Middle Ages without a future. Still, I continue to believe in the boys, I see their enthusiasm, even in those who approach my job. They still want to do, to learn ».

Finally. a thought at Calabria and Reggio: «This territory needs a great carlo verdone reggio calabria: “this event, as is happening in Rome with the Jubilee. You have two priceless jewels in the museum – the Riace Bronzes – you have to enhance them more. Reggio must become a European city. And yes, I would like to shoot a movie in Calabria. I really wish me ».