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Ozpetek: Wine, Food, Art, and Film
Director Ferzan Ozpetek discusses his passion for wine, food, art, and his new film 'Diamanti', revealing insights into his life and career.
Italian
Italy
EntertainmentPolitical CommentaryFilmmakingFood CultureItalian CultureWine Appreciation
Biondi SantiConsorzio Del Vino Brunello Di MontalcinoApollonio Winery
Ferzan OzpetekCarole BouquetFrancesco NutiSerena DandiniDonald Trump
- How does the theme of food and dining figure into Ozpetek's films?
- Ozpetek's passion for food and wine is evident in his films, often featuring convivial meals and group gatherings around food, reflecting the Italian culture of shared experiences.
- How did Ferzan Ozpetek discover his love for Biondi Santi Brunello wine?
- Ferzan Ozpetek's love for Biondi Santi Brunello wine started on a film set in Tuscany where Carole Bouquet introduced him to it. He's since amassed a significant collection and considers it his favorite wine.
- What did Ferzan Ozpetek do to support himself before becoming a film director?
- Before becoming a director, Ozpetek supported himself by creating and selling artwork, particularly drawings of women, working in a frame shop in Rome due to his father's disapproval of his film career aspirations.
- What are Ozpetek's views on globalization, social media, and recent political events?
- Ozpetek expressed concern about the effects of globalization and social media, believing they negatively impact food quality and identity and that political polarization is worrisome.
- What is the subject of Ozpetek's new film, Diamanti, and what role does food play in it?
- Ozpetek's new film, Diamanti, focuses on women working in a tailoring shop, using food and camaraderie as a central theme to illustrate their lives and struggles.