The home of great Italian actor
Alberto Sordi, a villa overlooking the Circus Maximus in Rome
designed by Clemente Busiri Vici, will open its doors to the
public for the first time on March 7 until June 29 for a major
show. A record 10,000 people have already booked a ticket to
visit the show, which has been organized to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the Roman artist's birth.
Speaking at a press conference to present the exhibit, Rome
Mayor Virginia Raggi said a section will be dedicated to Sordi's
relationship with women and his role as benefactor. The square
in front of Sordi's house will host screenings of his movies.
"We have been working on this project for a year", said
curator Alessandro Nicosia. "We have found incredible material",
he added, thanking the mayor.
"It is an important appointment for Rome and for all of
Italy", said Raggi. "Sordi always valued the great relationship
with the public since his youth, when he said he went a bit
hungry. Then he became the figure we all know. Delicacy was the
distinctive sign of his representation of the average Roman",
Raggi also noted. "This has made him almost like a family
member. This show is our way to thank Alberto Sordi".
Superintendent Daniela Porro said that "with the great show
dedicated to Sordi, Rome celebrates one of its most beloved and
greatest sons". The exhibit was promoted by the Fondazione Museo
Alberto Sordi with Roma Capitale and the Lazio region, with the
recognition of the culture ministry.
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