From Scorsese to Rossellini, artists seek to save Rome cinemas

Published 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Many renowned directors and actors have signed an appeal urging President Sergio Mattarella and Giorgia Meloni to prevent shut down movie theatres in Rome and beyond from being converted into malls.

The appeal calls for action to first be taken to save the Piccolo America movie theatre in Rome. (Photo: ANSA)

The appeal calls for action to first be taken to save the Piccolo America movie theatre in Rome. (Photo: ANSA)

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