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anything in advance. When I was young, I’d work so I Speaking of dreams, for an actor, the ultimate Piefrancesco Favino and Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEO, at the movie premiere held during the Venice International Film Festival
could afford faraway trips with just a one-way ticket. I’ve goal is making it in Hollywood. You succeeded,
slept in every condition, in some of the weirdest places. working with major international stars like Tom
Hanks. What did they teach you?
Now that you’re a husband and father of two They confirmed the importance of the work eth-
girls, and your schedule is so busy, do you miss ic. It’s a part of me, but it’s also something that my
traveling that way? family taught me and was reinforced at the Academy
A little bit, yes. I’m extremely happy with my life: of Dramatic Arts where I studied. I spent a lot of time
the things I wished for came true, so I would never with Tom Hanks, six months while filming Angels and
complain about having a family or the fact that I work Demons. He became a role model for me. I never saw
a lot. But I’m still enticed by the idea of an unplanned him once lose his temper or behave as you expect a
trip without time constraints, where I could just lose star would.
myself a little. And now that the girls are grown up,
we’ll take a trip sooner or later. Do you want to work abroad again?
At the moment, I’d rather do stuff here in Italy.
You piloted a Riva at night in the Venetian la- I don’t like the idea that you’re considered successful
goon while filming Riva in the Movie, which was lat- only if you’ve made movies with the Americans. I’m
er presented at the Venice Film Festival. What was proud of being an Italian and European actor.
that experience like?
It was August, Venice was deserted, there were Why did you decide to go into producing?
only some locals and a few Italian tourists. That Riva It wasn’t to have more control over what I do, it
was extraordinary. The day before, I had the captain go wasn’t out of frustration or anger. I see it as a contin-
over everything with me because I wanted to be sure I uous path: acting, directing stage plays, running an
wouldn’t make any mistakes, not with such a precious acting school, producing. I’m interested in the various
boat in my hands. I had never seen Venice at night like facets of this world of mine. I’m constantly exploring
that. There was complete silence, a kind of limbo, like it, getting involved and challenging myself, without
a Felliniesque dream. ever boring anyone or being bored myself. Enjoy responsibly.

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