In the course of aexclusive interview with Walter Veltroni, Paola Cortellesi, the undisputed protagonist of an extraordinary year, opens up with sincerity and depth about her desires for the future. The acclaimed actress and director not only demonstrates her ardent commitment to defense of women's rights, but also embodies the vision of an approach that transforms these achievements into opportunities, rather than constraints.
Paola Cortellesi, an extraordinary year
Paola Cortellesi achieved an unprecedented milestone with the film "There's Still a Tomorrow", positioning herself as the director with the highest grossing ever in Italy.
The actress and director recently gave an intense interview to Walter Veltroni for Corriere della Sera, revealing the deepest layers of her vision and her social commitment.
With a palpable passion, Cortellesi confronts the painful reality of feminicides, emphatically highlighting the awakening of conscience that is occurring, particularly among younger generations.
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The interview becomes an emotional vehicle through which the actress conveys her authentic concern and urgent appeal for a social change.
This moment of sharing not only takes the form of a profound analysis, but also as an authentic one call to hope. Cortellesi addresses not only the minds, but also the hearts of the audience, channeling her voice with a deep commitment and a palpable desire to contribute to a better future for all women.
In this context of authenticity and reflection, the actress emerges as a beacon of social awareness, inviting everyone to join in the awakening of conscience and collective commitment for a positive change.
The appeal to lightness
In reflecting on the film's triumph, Cortellesi admits that she had never imagined such an overwhelming success. She just wanted to see the cinemas teeming with spectators and feel aintense emotion in the air.
This desire, cultivated together with Giulia Calenda and Furio Andreotti while writing, he guided the making of the film that won the hearts of the audience.
Cortellesi emphasized the perfect balance between cinematic registers, citing the inspirational reference from “Life is Beautiful” by Roberto Benigni. He praised the film's extraordinary ability to deal with human tragedy with lightness, an approach that deeply touched the actress's sensitivity.
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Recalling the words of Italo Calvino, Cortellesi insisted on the concept that lightness must never be confused with superficiality. Rather, it is the ability to glide over events without being burdened by unnecessary burdens on the heart. For the actress and director, being light-hearted doesn't mean minimizing the severity of the pain; it is, rather, a way of approaching life with a higher perspective.
In a reference to Chaplin's "The Great Dictator", Cortellesi underlined how the film represented the world on the brink of a terrible war with the lightness of an inflatable balloon, handled by the despot of the moment as if it were his property. These reflections highlight the profound understanding of the extraordinary power of lightness in giving life to intense and complex stories.
