Overview
- De Laurentiis, speaking at the Rome launch of Carlo Verdone’s Scuola di seduzione on Monday, which will stream exclusively on Paramount+ from April 1, attacked Culture Minister Giuli over state cinema funding.
- He said that if she cannot divide the €650 million annual pot she should not be minister and he accused parts of the industry of stealing public money.
- He proposed giving 50% of state support only after release based on ticketed attendance to reward projects that draw real audiences.
- He urged Giuli to meet working producers and to explain her plan for the audiovisual sector in a public discussion.
- Verdone called the film his return to features after his series Vita da Carlo and said his next movie is being prepared for a theatrical release.