Ep.173 Giorgio Pasotti - De Core podcast
Summary
Giorgio Pasotti joins The Core Podcast to recount his unexpected entry into acting after studying sports medicine in 1990s Beijing. He shares anecdotes from his martial arts film debut and his iconic role in Distretto di Polizia, which made him a household name in Italy. The conversation also covers his experience working with Paolo Sorrentino on The Great Beauty and the release of his new directorial effort, Sotto a chi tocca.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and pre-show banter
Welcome and guest introduction
Name confusion and origin story
Choosing a city and Chinese medicine
Arrival in China and language barriers
Traffic rules and childhood memories
Bergamo culture and work ethic
Ranking martial arts films
Acting career and Hong Kong films
On-set anecdotes and fight scenes
Clothespin challenge with Ken Lee
TV breakthrough and public recognition
Theater work and La Grande Bellezza
Directing and acting in recent films
Comparing theater and cinema
Celebrity encounters and food commercials
Italian cinema and cultural icons
Food preferences and personal habits
Closing thoughts and Peter Pan
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