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Vestnik Kavkaza continues to follow the cultural life in the North Caucasus republics and the South Caucasian states. Today we publish the Trend material about the meeting with Italian actress Claudia Cardinale in the ÜNS Creative Stage Hall in Baku on February 14.
...She is rich, famous, she is remembered and loved. There are many things she can be proud of: numerous roles, working with great directors and actors, world fame. Her eyes still radiate warmness, and her main motto in life is: "I like real people and real life." And Claudia Cardinale famous quote "the essence of an actor's craft is not to escape from life, but to live it better in real life: Well, at least to be more sincere and conscious". has become an example for many world famous actors. The movie star arrived in Baku at the invitation of the ÜNS Creative Stage.
The event was attended by the First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, Vice Prime Minister Elchin Efendiyev, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev, chairman of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Hijran Huseynov, chairman of the State Commission for Student Admission Maleyka Abbaszade, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, head of the Baku branch of Moscow State Lomonosov University, Artistic Director of ÜNS Creative Stage Nargiz Pashayeva, chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan Republic ShafigaMamedova, Head of Contemporary Art Spaces "YARAT!"Aida Mahmudova, as well as prominent public figures, famous figures of science, education, culture and art of the country, representatives of diplomatic missions.
The evening began with the showing of the famous films with the participation of the European cinema superstar Claudia Cardinale. The host of the evening, the famous film critic and film director, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, Ayaz Salaev could not hide his excitement.
"I've been waiting for this meeting as a boy. If I did not see who is behind the scenes, I would never have believed that she will appear on this beautiful stage. She is one of the Titans who made great movies. The great Luchino Visconti and the genial Federico Fellini were never tired of filming her.Even the founder of world cinema Abel managed to film he in his movie. She worked with great actors, but they all faded in the glow of her charm and beauty. Her face, the movement of her lips, the look in her eyes are remembered by millions of people," he said and, to thunderous applause of the audience, invited the legendary actress Claudia Cardinale on stage.
"Good evening! I am very glad to meet you on this beautiful stage"- these words of Claudia Cardinale were greeted by the audience.
The background of the interview of Claudia Cardinale made by Ayaz Salayev was the footage from the films "Eight and a half weeks," "Leopard", "Rocco and His Brothers," "Once Upon a Time in the West", "The Pink Panther", "Red tent "," Fitzcarraldo "and others.The famous Italian actress sincerely answered the questions and talked about her roles, creative development, shared fun memories of working with such prominent directors as Luchino Visconti, Federico Fellini, Sergio Leone, Michael Kolatozov and others, as well as with such actors as Alain Delon, Marcello Mastroianni, Sean Connery, Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Millios of fans fell in love with her, she was one of the most beautiful actresses in world cinema, but she did not consider herself as such. "I only embodied the beauty of women in the movies, I tried to show their inner world, their hopes and dreams, but I never felt like a beauty, even when I was young" - Ms Cardinale confessed.
Very interesting is the biography of the Italian actress, whose real name name is Claude Josephine Rose Cardin.She was born in Tunisia. Her mother was Sicilian, her father was Italian. Her native language was French. In 1957 she was voted the most beautiful Italian in Tunisia and was invited to the Venice Film Festival, where she was noticed by the young producer Franco Cristaldi.From that moment began her career in the movies, and later she became the favorite actress of many prominent European directors. Well known are her roles in the films by Damiano Damiani, Franco Zeffirelli, Claude Lelouch, Mauro Bolognini, Abel Gance and other famous directors.Ms Cardinale's merits did not go unnoticed.She is a holder of many honorary degrees and even orders: Grand Officer and Commander of the Order "Merit of the Italian Republic", Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honor, Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, and others.
For Claudia Cardinale, who adores Neapolitan songs, were presented musical numbers performed by the soloist of the Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theatre, winner of international competitions, the national actor Samir Jafarov. The actress loved them.
After the conversation with Ayaz Salaev the actress answered to the questions of the audience.
Artistic director' of the ÜNS Creative Stage, Nargiz Pashayeva, in her speech admitted that Claudia Cardinale has a special place in her life."It's no secret that there were a lot of people al over the world who were crazy about you, your beauty and images, and I was among them. From early childhood and youth, I collected your photos, admired your smile. I even invented a metaphor for your smile, and called it The Moon Smile. I don't know why, but I still think it is silvery and sparkling, just like the moon. Years have passed, but these pictures are still in my father's house, and I regularly look through them," said Nargiz Pashayeva.
Thanks to the first lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, at one of UNESCO's activities Nargiz Pashayeva met with the famous Italian actress."For me it was a wonderful day. I believe it did not happen by accident, because I couldn't help keeping your favorite image i my mind since I was a child," she confessed.
By chance, Claudia Cardinale was seated next to Nargiz Pashayeva at the event."From my point of view, it was no accident. And I realized that, in addition to being a movie goddess and goddess of the great geniuses, you are also a wonderful person. You a person who wasn't spoiled by fame, success or popularity, or achievements that inspired you. You managed to remain a very cheerful, sincere, truthful, charming and human person. You do not have contracted the horrible stellar disease that devastates any person and any genius, any beauty. You have saved the moonlight of your smile", - said the head of the ÜNS Creative Stage.
Nargiz Pashayeva thanked all those present in the hall, all those who helped in the organization of the evening. "My childhood and youth are far behind, but if I have to choose the most loved, most charming smile and the most beautiful woman of the many stars, I will vote for you again. I love you very very much, "- she confessed.
In conclusion, Nargiz Pashayeva on behalf of the ÜNS Creative Stage staff prepared a theatrical surprise for Claudia Cardinale."In the theater, you can see the past and the present and the future. Therefore, in the theater any transformations and miracles are possible. We, in turn, prepared a small theatrical surprise for you. The fact is that once in Paris you met a young girl, you probably do not remember it. But she and I remember about it. When you saw her, you said, "You look like me." Now your Angelica from "The Leopard" image will be present by that very girl, who also loves you and your art, "- said Nargiz Pashayeva.
At this point, Nargis Pashayeva's daughter, chief editor of the "Nargis" magazine, Ulviya Rakhmanova, appeared on stage disguised as Angelica from "The Leopard."She gave Claudia Cardinale a basket with flowers and expressed her gratitude.
The Italian actress was struck by the similarity of the girl with this film heroine, and adored the surprise, as well as the bouquets of flowers that the audience gave her with never-ending applause.
