Embattled actor Kevin Spacey lauded in Italy for achievement
FirstpostMaking his first speaking appearance since #MeToo-era allegations derailed his career, actor Kevin Spacey used a colorful Italian term to thank the National Cinema Museum in the northern city of Turin Monday for having the courage to invite him. And my heart is very full tonight toward the National Museum of Cinema for having had the “le palle” to invite me tonight,’’ Spacey said, using the Italian word for a male body part synonymous with courage, to cheers from the master class audience. But while noting the loyalty of many fans, he said “the bond I share with them will not be easily broken by unrestrained, ever-shifting mobocratic ties.” He choked up as he thanked his manager Evan Lowenstein for his support, calling him “the brother I never had.” Spacey said he was also “enormously grateful” to Italian director Frank Nero, who hired him for a role in “The Man Who Drew God,” which was filmed in Turin. He made Netflix what it is today,’’ said Chiara Ottolini, referring to the enormous success of “House of Cards.” “I am so happy to see that he is coming back, because we have to separate the man and the artist.’’ Mery Bicci traveled from Milan to see Spacey, who she regards as one of the best actors ever.
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