Isabel Russinova at Teatrosophia with “BATTISTA SFORZA”

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BATTISTA SFORZA

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The Lady who knew how to rule the unknown

by and with Isabel Russinova

on the six hundredth anniversary of the birth of the Duke of Urbino

and with Zoe Tavarelli

FROM FRIDAY 9 TO SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2022

Baptist Sforza (1446) daughter of Alessandro Sforza lord of Pesaro, wife of Federico da Montefeltro count of Urbino, one of the greatest leaders of the Renaissance, she was an important figure of her time, her life, even if short, was able to shine for intelligence, cunning, sagacity. Battista was cultured, profound and courageous, she ruled in place of her husband engaged in battle where, sometimes, she did not spare herself to participate, the chronicles of her time remember her intrepid on horseback on the battlefield. Baptist strategist, wife and mother of her, raised six daughters before giving the male heir that her fate, however, will not allow her to see him grow. The personality of Battista Sforza stimulates a full and evocative dramaturgical story, furthermore, from the moment in which she has always wanted to defend the memory and tradition of her land and of the feminine, she will become the narrator of the great women of her land who lived before her. It is a Battista Sforza close to giving birth to his male heir who is the protagonist of the pièce, who retraces her life and the condition of a woman of her time and builds parallels with the others lived before her, and imagining the destiny of the woman starting from that of the her daughters, almost touched by a presentiment of her imminent end, thus leaving a spiritual testament to the women who will come after her. The divinatory skills and spirituality of Battista Sforza will fascinate the story, and it is this aspect that has always made her profile as a woman even more interesting and mysterious; it is said that flights rerum dubias know causas, was one of his mottos. The drafting of the text takes care to enhance the appearance as well illuminated of Battista, a splendid Renaissance lady, wife of one of the greatest leaders of the time who took care of building, enhancing and renovating fortresses and castles to set up libraries and places of culture. She was a friend and patron of the greatest artists of the time, one of all Piero della Francesca, who dedicated her famous portrait to her, which made her an icon of beauty and intelligence of all times.

Notes on the author

Isabel Russonova is doctor of art and theater University of Northwest, American International open University, promoter of Slavic culture in the world, appointed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria, is honorary cultural correspondent MCTT Mediterranen Academy of culture, tourist, trade. She is an Accademica Tiberina e Official testimonial of Amnesty Internationalso the president of Amnesty International Antonio Marchesi “We are pleased that Isabel Russinova has decided to support our campaigns in defense of human rights with her artistic commitment and sensitivity”, in 2017 she was awarded the “le Muse” international prize, in 2018 she was awarded the “Gran Premio Internazionale di Venezia” at the Chamber of Deputies, for her artistic activities and in 2021, the Simply Woman Prize, for her social commitment. You have directed the traditional Alfonso Rendano Theater of Cosenza, you have hosted many successful television programs for RAI, you have starred in more than 40 films directed by the most important directors on the national and international scene and as many theatrical productions, in the most important theaters and circuits national and international. You have signed many successful scripts and plays. She has published for the series Junior 100 minutesRai Eri (“I’ll tell you four stories”, international city of Ostia prize for children’s literature, Beniamino Joppolo prize for the children’s literature section) always for the same series, “Antonio the island and the whale”, for Pellegrini Editore “Galla Placidia”, and for Armando Curcio Editore “ Queens” And “The Queen of Roses”.and Don’t wake up Baba Roga , always for Armando Curcio Editore, Isabel Russinova in her artistic and professional career wanted to refine her experience and creativity by dedicating herself above all to the search for characters, stories and themes aimed at memory, women and human rights, both as a playwright and writer and screenwriter (pupil of Luciano Vincenzoni, “script doctor” among the most esteemed writers of cinema) than actress and author. As artistic director you have always tried to build collaborations and relationships between national and international theaters and universities, academies and conservatories to give life to important cultural and social moments aimed at giving more energy and courage to culture as a universal beauty, the only great heritage of humanity .

Zoe Tavarelli

Daughter of director Gianluca Maria Taverelli and set designer Francesca Bocca just one year ago her first – brief – appearance at the cinema in Everybody on the ground as daughter of Valeria Mastrandrea. Simultaneously with school she attends various sets. She just 12 years she wins the award for best actress for Bare feet at Piedmont Movie. Older than him, he participates in various works of his father and other directors in increasingly significant roles.

From 2015 to 2018 he studied and graduated in dramatic arts at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts of Los Angeles. He attended under the direction of Paola Tiziana Cruciani the acting course at The Theater Building.

Rodolfo Martinelli Carrara – sociologist, journalist, author, director, deputy director of the fortnightly “Più Europeani”, vice president of ASR “Sindacato Giornalisti del Lazio”, vicar vice president “PIÚ E”, Italian publicists united for Europe. Knight of the Italian Republic. He was head of the press office of the Ministry of Social Affairs. Engaged in promoting cultural and social initiatives through the arts, as a television author he has created various programs on Rai and Mediaset, has signed many theater directions, authored and directed documentaries and films with a social background that have participated in many of the most prestigious and qualified industry festivals.

At the end of the show, the usual aperitif offered by Teatrosophia.

“BAPTISTA SFORZA”

by and with Isabel Russinova

and with Zoe Tavarelli

THEATROSOPHIA

via della Vetrina, 7 – 00186 – Rome

SHOW TIMES:

Friday at 21 – Isabel Russinova

Saturday at 21 – Zoe Tavarelli

Sunday at 18 – Isabel Russinova

INFO & BOOKINGS

Phone: 06 68801089 / 3533925682

info@teatrosophia.com

Tickets:

Full price: Euros 14.00+4.00 per membership card

Reduced: Euros 11.00+4.00 per membership card