Monica Bellucci, on 11 May, will receive the David Special 2021 Lifetime Achievement. To comment on the news was herself, with pride and a hint of emotion. "Even if my path has led me to the meeting of different cultures and artistic experiences, in my heart I always feel and only Italiana ”he commented.
The David to the career of Monica Bellucci
Among the Italian actresses, Monica Bellucci it is one of the most international. Just think of the productions in which he took part: "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson, "Specter" by Sam Mendes, "The Brothers Grimm and the Enchanting Witch" by Terry Gilliam. His career started in Umbria, from Città di Castello. And it went through the biggest names in cinematography, from Giuseppe Tornatore to Francis Ford Coppola. "I thank the Academy of Italian cinema and the President Piera Detassis for this David. Receiving this recognition fills me with emotion. I have great respect for our cinema which has always been and continues to be a source of inspiration for world cinema”Commented the actress. Monica Bellucci's Lifetime Achievement David is therefore a tribute to her beauty, her versatility, her courage.
As Piera Detassis explained, Monica has been able to alternate established directors with young rookies, with a strong focus on those who think outside the box. “He embodies the rare ability to be a global icon, without losing sight of the creative work and the artistic community. Charismatic, cosmopolitan and at the same time deeply Italian“: These are the words of the president of the Italian Cinema Academy. Who recalled his commitment, in Italy and in the world. Because Monica Bellucci's career, which began in Italy (in the miniseries "Life with children" by Dino Risi), then led her to America and France. It allowed her to establish herself with Giuseppe Tornatore's "Malèna", to act in the saga of "Matrix", to interpret Mary Magdalene in "Christ's passion”And the queen in“ The Brothers Grimm and the Enchanting Witch ”. Just to name a few of its titles.
Monica Bellucci, the awards
Monica Bellucci's David for Lifetime Achievement is just the latest recognition that theattrice umbra can add to his palmarès. Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters e Knight of the Legion of Honor for the France that adopted it, without ever having it for real, Giorgio Napolitano was awarded the Vittorio De Sica Prize in 2010. While, in 2020, it won the honorary Magritte Prize.
For the David di Donatello, Monica Bellucci was nominated in 2003 for "Remember me" (which earned her the first Silver ribbon, while the second was won for "On the Milky Road - Sulla Via Lattea"). It was awarded il Golden globe for "The Last New Year", she was voted "most beautiful woman" and "sexiest woman in the world" countless times. He has walked the catwalks, posed for magazines and acted as testimonial for various brands (Dolce & Gabbana above all). Now, in recognition of his career, comes the special David. An award that is yet another piece, for a true flag of made in Italy.
