Gardaland was represented at the 80th Venice Film Festival through its flamboyant mascot Prezzemolo.
The Italian theme park makes use of its gorgeous surroundings as a set for film productions and Prezzemolo took to the limelight accompanied by one of the world’s most high-profile Italian actors in Giancarlo Giannini to highlight this.
On the occasion of this important event, Gardaland organized a talk at the Excelsior, entitled: “The magic world of Amusement Parks meets the dream-like dimension of Cinema”.
“Since 1975, Gardaland has been the set of numerous productions” declared Elisa Nicastro PR & Communication Manager of Gardaland.
“With ‘Bim Bum Bam’ we began to enter the homes of Italians and have never stopped since then: from documentaries and reality shows to fiction, from music videos to events. We have recently been in contact with some international networks, and we are increasingly keen on the idea of proposing the park as a film location, an experience we have already enjoyed with director Leonardo Pieraccioni.
“We also had the honor of having a legend of cinema as our guest, Giancarlo Giannini,
who shares with the Park the same look of wonder and magic at life, and it seemed to us that the Venice Film Festival at its 80th edition was the best setting”.
“I have a playful sense of life, my world is made up of simple things, dreams and games,” declared Giancarlo Giannini.
“That is why, when asked what is meant by the statement that the amusement park can be a metaphor for life, he answered with amazement: “Wonderful! Many years ago, I took my children to Gardaland. The Amusement Park is a game, it is part of life, and you have to play. It is the ideal place to take children, in particular, and show them that it is full of fun, full of play.
“When I teach acting, I teach the joy of life; so, first, an actor should go to Gardaland and then he can – maybe – act. Gardaland really is a metaphor for life as I understand it, a place that offers fun, a fascinating place full of many nuances because it gives emotions, and therefore perfect as a film set,” Giannini concluded.
“We too are convinced that Gardaland is a fantastic location for many types of productions as well as for events since so many worlds live within the park; just think of the Old West, Space, and the atmosphere of Old England, to name but a few. All of which contribute daily to providing emotions, and a totally carefree day,” added Elisa Nicastro.
Images: Gardaland
