Miriam Candurro from the set of “A place in the sun” to the second book: «I am an actress and a writer, the method is the same»

«It is the place of second chances, of missed opportunities, of what would have happened if… Giovanni returns to his home country after twenty years. An escape has separated him from his affections of him. He has to sell the family hotel, but these are the days of the pandemic in which travel outside the Region is prohibited. Thus he remains in that place which nails him to his past ».

How did the idea for the novel come about?

«I wanted to tell two stories: an unconsummated love and a denied childhood. Initially I thought the two stories were separate then, in writing them in parallel, I realized that they were two voices of the same story. It was difficult to imagine a reason that prevented Giovanni from leaving again but the lockdown helped me to tell this story in a more realistic way”.

Does Miriam feel more of an actress or more of a writer?

«Definitely the first actress. Also out of honesty towards my main job. I believe that the two activities are closely linked by the same creation process. My method is identical: I immerse myself in another person’s life and their emotions. When I act, I make them come out through my body, my voice, my gaze. When I write, I put those emotions into words.”

In his way of handling the plot of the novel I seemed to feel a certain familiarity with the mechanism of fiction.

“There is definitely a legacy to what I do on a daily basis. I couldn’t have told it otherwise. I can say that like the reader I too was amazed by the characters and I indulged in their choices, sometimes even different from what I had imagined».

The novel deals with the very topical theme of gender-based violence.

“It’s something that touches me very closely. I know I was born in the right part of the world, while women in other countries are denied basic rights. After all, it is a question of birth, latitude, culture, religion. All these wonderful women who, in this historical moment, are defying the laws and the opposing culture, to impose their personality, are truly heroines to be supported in every way”.

Is it more difficult for a woman to establish herself in the entertainment world?

“I’m afraid so. There are still many difficulties. My day is very intense, I divide myself between the set and the family, giving priority to my children. However, I am accompanied by a man who respects me and with whom we share all the family tasks. Women, after the age of forty, are rarely hired for leading roles. In recent years, however, we have made some breakthroughs.

What are your future projects?

«I’ve just finished shooting the film “Trentatré”, a very interesting debut feature by the Campania director Lorenzo Cammisa, which investigates the discomfort of those who live in the provinces having legitimate ambitions of affirmation often denied by a limiting context».

Meanwhile he continues his adventure in A place in the sun.

«A place in the sun is an Italian excellence. A series that broke all records. For me it represents an opportunity for great professional growth. I also feel very lucky because it is a daily appointment that allows me to work every day.

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