(ANSA) Rome, June 5 - Film star Russell Crowe showed up at a
photocall ahead of Wednesday's charity screening at the
Colosseum of Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster
'Gladiator' with a 'Forza Roma' scarf.
He then went on to speak with a great deal of passion about
the Italian capital, noting that he had been here before and
would like to stay for a while.
Crowe, who has put on weight and now has a white beard, will
be meeting the Roma football team's legendary player on
Wednesday, Francesco Totti.
The event was organized by the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema,
Cineconcerts and the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo in
collaboration with Rotary.
The screening of the film will be accompanied by a live
performance of the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema.
The composer for the film soundtrack, Hans Zimmer, will also
be present with soloist Lisa Gerrard and Justin Freer, the
composer and conductor of the orchestra.
The screening will be repeated on June 8-9 at Circo Massimo.
The charity event has a total of 300 places only and proceeds
will go to Programma End Polio Now as well as contribute to
building an elevator for the third ring of the Colosseum, to
help the handicapped.
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