Franca Abategiovanni "Naples, more than inspires me, is a part of me." Passionate words from a Neapolitan actress whose origins are at the very foundation of her work. Born in Ercolano, a comune located in Naples, Franca Abategiovanni began acting in theater when she was a young girl. Those beginnings led her to a successful career in film, and the freedom to return every so often to her first love-theater. She charmed and humored American audiences earlier this year as a strong-willed mother in Rupert Evertt's "The Happy Prince ." A British biographical story of the tragic last days of Oscar Wilde, the film premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival and is currently in Italian theaters. I recently spoke with Franca Abategiovanni about her diverse roles and her love of her hometown of Naples. Our interview was done in Italian, so both versions are included. When did your discover this desire to be an actress? Theater has always been in...
100+ YEARS OF THE GREAT ITALIAN MOVIEMAKERS