Written by Giulia Tolace, on November 25, 2020, in Interviews
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Rita Levi Montalcini, revelation of Elena Sofia Ricci: “It took two and a half hours of makeup to get ready”
Ready to give the Rai1 public a story of great humanity, Elena Sofia Ricci is told to Tele Più. The actress, who plays Rita Levi Montalcini Thursday 25 November, he recounted all the preparation made for the role. A preparation not only of interpretation but also physical. “Rita wasn’t very easy to do” reveals Elena Sofia Ricci before explaining the details of the preparation that took place on the set. To look as similar as possible to Rita Levi Montalcini the actress explains:
“It took two and a half hours of makeup to get ready.”
Elena Sofia Ricci on Rita Levi Montalcini clarifies: “There is nothing invented”
Playing a historical figure must not have been easy for Elena Sofia Ricci, who received the help of Rita Levi Montalcini’s niece. The actress explains how the references of the film about Rita Levi Montalcini they are real, although names and stories can be fictionalized. “Nothing is invented” explains Elena Sofia Ricci. The actress says that the film focuses on the years of the Nobel a Rita Levi Montalciniwhich is 1986. However, there are also many flashbacks from her childhood up to her student years. The latter are important because Rita Levi Montalcini was the only woman who wanted to be a doctor and had to fight to become one. “A great example for young people” tells Elena Sofia Ricci concerned about today’s society.
Rita Levi Montalcini, Elena Sofia Ricci’s background: “This is why the project has stopped”
The film about the life of Rita Levi Montalcini it has been ready for some time and many have wondered why it is only airing now. To clarify the reason is Elena Sofia Ricci:
“The project stood still for a while because all the research that is mentioned in the film had not yet been finalized.”
The actress explains that recently some drugs synthesized thanks to the discoveries of Rita Levi Montalcini have become accessible. Hence, at that point it was possible to establish a date for the airing of the film.
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