Overview

• Michele Morrone described the Italian film industry as an exclusive 'circoletto' favoring left-leaning, traditionally trained actors, during a May 20 interview on 'Belve.'
• He accused acclaimed actor Luca Marinelli of hypocrisy, alleging that Marinelli profited from roles while feigning emotional distress over their content.
• Morrone urged actors who claim to be revolutionaries to leave cinema and pursue politics for meaningful societal change.
• On May 21, Morrone amplified his critique on social media, expressing frustration over perceived barriers for outsiders in Italian cinema.
• By May 22, Morrone publicly apologized, attributing his comments to personal and collective frustration while asking forgiveness for any offense caused.