US EditionMartin Scorsese joins hundreds of filmmakers rallying to save Rome's cinemas
- Martin Scorsese and others have signed an appeal to stop the conversion of Rome's cinemas into shopping centers as a new regional law is being proposed.
- The appeal is supported by notable figures in film, including Spike Lee and J.J. Abrams, urging the preservation of cultural spaces.
- Valerio Carocci of Rome's Cinema America collective stated that the legislation could lead to the closure of active theaters, jeopardizing future generations.
- In a letter, Scorsese called the potential changes a 'sacrilege' to Rome's cultural heritage, addressing leaders including President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Martin Scorsese joins hundreds of filmmakers rallying to save Rome's cinemas
Rome’s historic cinemas are under threat as proposed legislation could turn 50 of the city’s iconic theaters into shopping centers and hotels. Martin Scorsese is among more than 500 filmmakers urging Italian leaders to preserve these cultural landmarks. Italian architect Renzo Piano warned that repurposing Rome’s historic cinemas for commercial use would degrade urban culture. The proposed legislation could pave the way for more commercial devel…
Guadalajara.- A new legislation in Italy threatens the permanence of 50 cinemas in Rome, which could be transformed into shopping centers and hotels. The measure generated an immediate response from the international film community. Figures such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jane Campion and Wes Anderson signed a call to prevent the disappearance of these cultural spaces. Last month, a concern arose about the fate of Italian cinemas.…
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Martin Scorsese Urges Italy’s President and Prime Minister to Save Rome Cinemas From Being Turned Into Malls and Hotels: It’s ‘Utterly Unacceptable’
Martin Scorsese has launched an appeal to Italy's president and prime minister in an effort to save Rome's movie theaters from threat of developers.
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