Monica Bellucci needs no introduction. She recently spoke to the media Brut as part of the Marrakesh international film festivalto present the film Maria Callas, Monica Bellucci: an encounter.
The actress shared her thoughts on her journey, on her profession but also the vision she had of love and the parallels she was able to draw between herself and the great diva.
Monica Bellucci, Maria Callas, same fight?
For Monica Bellucci, playing Maria Callas wasn't just a challenge, it was of true introspection. When the journalist asks him the following question: “Maria Callas said she was a foreigner everywhere. Is that the case for you too?”the actress responds: “Like Maria Callas, yes. I have this feeling of times to belong to several countries“.
To play Maria Callas, Monica Bellucci sought to understand her. “For this film, I sought to understand what was behind the words and to understand the human beingMaria Callas”she explains before adding: “This woman died of sadness, her heart was broken. (…) She had the courage to go deep in his emotions“.
Monica Bellucci: “It’s a little crazy to believe in love”
When asked about her vision of love, Monica Bellucci surprises. She ensures still believe in love : “And to still believe in love, despite everything, it's something courageous, I
believe”. A statement that makes sense in the context of his current relationship with director Tim Burton.
It hasn't been long since they made their relationship official, but these two cinema legends seem to have a sincere love. They dare appear in front of the camerasMonica Bellucci in the arms of Tim Burton, whose offbeat universe contrasts with the elegance of the actress.
Personal life before career
Monica Bellucci loves her acting job but admits it's not at the center of its priorities. “I give a lot of importance to my work, of course. My work is very important to me, it's my passion. But I give more importance to my life, to my life as a woman“she confides.
When asked what is for her the most beautiful love filmshe quotes without hesitation Gone with the Wind. “It’s a beautiful film about love, because it’s a film that tells how complicated it is to understand love”.
