PROCIDA - An indissoluble and special love that binds Michael Radford to Procida, chosen as the Capital of Culture 2022 and set in 1993 of his film "Il Postino".
"It is an Oscar-winning island: untouched by globalization, so authentic and rich in a culture that has not changed over the centuries" said Radford during "Los Angeles, Italy - Film, Fashion and Art Fest", the event promoted with the Ministry of Culture (DG Cinema and Audiovisual) and Intesa Sanpaolo which ended a few hours after the Oscar night.
"Procida is unique: a place that I have never forgotten and that I carry in my heart, just like the warmth of its people" urges the English author whom Massimo Troisi wanted at his side in his latest work and who insists on witnessing sincere affection to campana "I am happy to have been chosen as the Capital of Culture. It is nice to live and work there. An oasis for those who love quality life in the name of culture and normality".
The director brings with him many memories of the set and the moments shared with Troisi in "Il Postino": the last take by the Neapolitan actor was on June 3 in Cinecittà and the next day he was struck down by a heart attack. A few days later, Radford finally finished shooting.
The British director then talked about how streaming has disrupted the film industry, despite appreciating the work behind it: "Unfortunately, cinema is no longer what it used to be. The magic and atmosphere of the big screen has been lost. Many products look more like those for TV, but this is the future, we have to take note. ".
With the intervention of Radford, LA, Italia Festival 2021, promoted by Rai Cinema, Rai Com, Iervolino Entertainment and Minerva Pictures, with the patronage of the MAECI and the Campania Region, together with the Consulate General of Italy in LA, ended 'ICE, Anica, Apa.
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