Claudio Amendola returns to TV: the debut at 19, the relationship with his father Ferruccio, the (finished) marriage with Francesca Neri, his secrets

“Directing a series like this is also a great opportunity precisely because in this story, in this gripping and emotional family saga, I was able to explore a range of nuances and storytelling tones that are not always found in TV series”. Claudio Amendola said these words to Sette about the series he directed, «Il patriarch», which will debut in prime time on Canale 5 on Friday 14 April. In addition to directing, the actor also plays the protagonist, Nemo Bandera, a successful entrepreneur and drug trafficker who, shortly before his 60th birthday, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. «In the Patriarch there is first of all the parable of power obtained at any cost and the fragility on which it is based, and then the importance of the family, a safe haven in which to rediscover serenity and strength even in the darkest moments. And above all there are the great emotions that have always moved great stories: revenge, anger but also love and generosity, cowardice and courage, friendship and betrayal, the internal dynamics of power and succession, climbing: there is a wide range of topics that intertwine».