In a recent interview at the 71st Taormina Film Festival, Monica Bellucci, who received the Excellence Award, reflected on her career and current priorities. She emphasized that while her passion for acting remains, her life and daughters now take precedence. She also discussed her experience with 'Malena', reflecting on its timeless relevance in today's context.
Bellucci shared that she has encountered awkward situations but never anything she couldn't handle. She expressed gratitude for her role in 'Malena', crediting Giuseppe Tornatore for the opportunity. Discussing love, she described it as an evolving, ever-changing experience between two mature individuals.
Bellucci mentioned upcoming projects, including a French film ('Histoires de la Nuit') and another in Palermo with Giovanni Tortorici. She expressed admiration for Catherine Deneuve and her views on beauty and art's role in humanity's potential for good. Her future collaborations with partner Tim Burton remain uncertain. Her reflections on Rita Levi Montalcini's insights on humanity's capacity for both technological advancement and emotional development.