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Johnny Depp Premieres 'Modigliani' in Buenos Aires, Meets Fans and Prepares La Plata Honor

The Argentina swing highlights his turn to directing, signaling a measured rebuild of his public image.

Overview

  • He arrived Monday in Buenos Aires on a private flight from Los Angeles, greeted by fans at Ezeiza and hosted by businessman Jorge “Corcho” Rodríguez.
  • On Tuesday he appeared on Telefe’s Cortá por Lozano, saying Al Pacino called to encourage him to direct the film and stressing he still feels a strong creative drive.
  • He led an evening avant-première at Cinemark Palermo, drawing a heavy celebrity turnout and later acknowledging supporters outside the venue.
  • On Wednesday he is slated to visit La Plata to be declared a “Visitante Ilustre” by Mayor Julio Alak and to give a public masterclass at the Teatro Municipal Coliseo Podestá with Riccardo Scamarcio.
  • The film centers on 72 hours in Amedeo Modigliani’s life, reinforcing Depp’s current focus on European and independent projects and prompting warm fan engagement he summed up as “The people have kept me alive.”