The streets of Palermo breathe the air of Hollywood. Posters, shoutouts and adults dressed as Jack Sparrow crowd the entrance to one of the area’s popular movie theaters. Johnny Depp is about to appear among fans to present his latest film as a director. His unique look of fuchsia hat and glasses elicits a standing ovation. Pirates of the Caribbean It premiered in 2003, but the hype surrounding its protagonist and that iconic character has remained unchanged. The euphoria of hundreds of fans – turned ‘pirates’ – begging to embrace him on a windy Tuesday in November confirms it: 20 years is nothing.
Last night, the Hollywood star and his friends enjoyed listening to this song backstage An unreleased song by the two artists together By guitarist Jeff Beck (died 2023) Before sitting down to talk with an open heart and with Riccardo Scarmacchio, with LA NACION.
-Is it possible that they were listening to an unreleased song behind the scenes?
Johnny Depp:-If…it’s not over then it’s a Work in progress.
-Did you write it with Jeff Beck?
Deb:-Yes with Jeff.
-He is very present in you. You dedicated your last film to him Modigliani, three days in Montparnasse…
Deb:-Yes, that’s right… I had the opportunity, and it was a pleasure and honor to know him so well and deeply. We were very close and created a record together. The idea of an actor and the best guitarist in the world playing together may seem very strange, but he simply wanted to do it. It was a very satisfying creating experience. It was something very special. I miss him.
-Oasis are playing this weekend in Buenos Aires…have you been thinking of attending the show by any chance? I was so close to them!
Deb:-I don’t know if I’ll still be in Buenos Aires, but they’ll be very shocked if they see me on the show (laughs). If I’m still here I’m going to go see these guys!
-Your last movie Modigliani, Three Days in Montparnasse It narrates the intense life of the painter. What things do you feel you share with him?
Riccardo Scarmacchio:-Above all, I share his subversive attitude, his way of living outside of what society expects of him. A life beyond common sense. He tries to say and do what he really wants and translates that into his work. I think it’s hard to explain but I think artists should always capture and protect freedom and their inner child.
-Do you feel that you share the same kind of passion as Modigliani?
Deb:-I think he was born in a place where he immediately realized that he had to fight for what he wanted and that fight was hard because the world was against him.
-Have you ever felt like the world is against you?
Deb:-A few years ago I felt like the world was against me. When you feel like you’re living in an unpleasant and unfair moment… When you’ve been through all the things I’ve been through and gone through all the things I’ve been through… You’ve learned a lot about what’s real and what’s not real, you learn what true darkness is.
– Just as Modigliani destroyed many of his paintings. Have you ever thought about destroying any of your films or creations?
Deb:-Yes often!
-any?
Deb:-Majority!
Scarmacchio: –Me too! My mother was a painter, so I grew up surrounded by canvases and oil paintings, but every time I painted something I broke it.
Deb:-Yes…but I believe that even if you are not satisfied with the result, you should always stay in touch with your passion. One has to find contentment in one’s inner worlds. Sometimes you look at a movie you made that was very successful and you don’t like what you did. That’s why I don’t like to watch my films because you start over-analyzing what he did and how he could have done it better. I always think that once I finish shooting, it won’t be my problem anymore! (He laughs).
-What do you like most about Argentina?
Deb:- everyone! The culture, the people, the friendliness, the street art, the crafts. There are many artisanal items that still exist here that no longer exist in the United States.
-Have you tried Argentine meat and wine? What do you think?
Deb:-It’s so good!
Scarmacchio: -Here they cook roast completely differently than in Italy. It’s amazing! I’m looking for these kitchen secrets to copy. And of course I love Maradona.
-Are you a Maradona fan?
Deb:-Everyone is a Maradona fan!
-Who is Maradona and Lionel Messi too?
Deb: -I love everyone.
-So they love football, meat and wine from Argentina!
Deb:-In this order! Or in any order!
-Did you try, my friend?
Deb:-It’s like the tea that Che Guevara drank!
-Do you know Che Guevara?
Deb:-Yes of course, I read a lot about that. I love that they share mate! It’s something she loves!
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