Posle mnogo iznenađenja Izabela donosi čistu ljubav, oslobođenu tuge, besa i želje. A gledalac se jednostavno predaje njenoj čaroliji, piše francuski „Figaro“
After many surprises, Isabella brings pure love, liberated from sadness, anger and desire. And the spectator simply surrenders to her magic...”, writes French magazine Le Figaro
Isabella Rossellini at the Theatre The irresistible smiles of Isabella and Darwin The daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini will perform her one-woman show Darwin’s Smile on 21 st May, at the invitation of the Belgrade Dance Festival
form her solo show Darwin’s Smile on 21 st May, at the invitation of the Belgrade Dance Festival. She heard about this renowned Festival from her friend Mikhail Baryshnikov, and she is arriving here – as she herself says – thanks to one wonderful lady: Aja Jung, im- pressed by the two-decade-long tradition of the Bel- grade Dance Festival. And dance will definitely be on the JDP stage for this piece that offers reconciliation between two worlds that are often at opposite ends of the spectrum: art and science. While reading Charles Darwin’s book The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, Ros- sellini discovered that the continuity of relations be- tween humans and animals can also be detected in the expression of emotions, so she researched the ex- tent to which empathy - which also forms the basis of acting - is essential for the study of animal behav- iour (ethology). Utilising relatively simple theatrical devices and her own recognisable sense of humour and optimism, Rossellini transforms the stage into a farm, portraying dogs, cats, chickens, peacocks and, of course, Charles Darwin himself, addressing some of the most impor- tant issues related to the preservation of animal spe- cies and the planet that we thought we knew. “I adore animals and know that we have a lot in common with them. I observe animals, they make me laugh, they are humorous, and I wanted to highlight that fact. Most of my monologues and films are come- dic, because the dramatic message is certainly already present. If people learnt to love animals, they would be more careful and could save both themselves and nature. However, I don’t lecture anyone in my shows, and more than anything I’m amazed by what I have learnt. I try to translate science into something that has an entertaining form,” says Isabella for Elevate. As the muse of David Lynch and the face of the best cosmetic brands, she raised, rescued and adored dogs from her childhood days in Italy. And she’s also taken on a new role with her furry friends – as a train- er of Labrador puppies as guide dogs for the blind. “The welfare of animals is very important to me and I naturally think about their protection and pres- ervation, but also about animal behaviour and research that I’ve personally conducted. Science proves time and again that animals have feelings; that they are able to feel happiness and fear and affection, particularly if they are mammals. We long believed that we were the only ones that possess intelligence and feelings, and that animals were merely machines and instinctive, and that they don’t have a wide range of emotions, but we now know that they do,” concludes this actress. She discovered a lot about animals after her jour- ney led her to the south shore of Long Island in 1982. That was the year that she signed an exclusive con- tract with Lancôme and became the world’s highest
I sabella Rossellini has never been to Belgrade. She grew up so close by, in Italy, but neverthe- less departed for America very early on, so her path never led her to Serbia. But that will all change this May, when she won’t only be com- ing to Belgrade, but will also be providing the local au- dience with a real treat: a show performed at the Yu- goslav Drama Theatre (JDP). This celebrated actress and model, the daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, will per-
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