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Italian-American actor Federico Castelluccio returns to Basilicata and teaches young people.

Federico Castelluccio, Furio from 'The Sopranos', mentored young actors in Montescaglioso at an event organized by Mondi Lucani APS.

Italian-American actor Federico Castelluccio returns to Basilicata and teaches young people.
Italian-American actor Federico Castelluccio returns to Basilicata and teaches young people. Photo: reproduction / AISE.

According to the AISE news agency, Italian-American actor Federico Castelluccio participated on August 9th in a theater training event in Montescaglioso, Basilicata, where he shared acting techniques with young students. The meeting, entitled "Art and Cinema: acting techniques in confrontation," took place in the cloister of the Benedictine Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo and was organized by Mondi Lucani APS.

Castelluccio, originally from Bernalda and Montescaglioso, is internationally known for his role as Furio Giunta in the HBO television series "The Sopranos." During the event, he spoke about his career and his memories of James Gandolfini. A young student recited a monologue and received live guidance from the actor.

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Read the original article in Italian at AISE.

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