Actress Benedetta Porcaroli takes the cover story of Vogue Italia Magazine‘s January 2023 edition lensed by fashion photographer Elizaveta Porodina. In charge of styling was Victoria Cerciello, with set design from Edith Di Monda, production by The Box Films, and post production by Ink. Beauty is work of hair stylist Pierre Saint Sever, makeup artist David Koppelaar, and manicurist Rosimar Viana Da Silva.
In her interview for Italian Vogue, Porcaroli, best known for her role as Chiara Altieri in the Netflix series Baby, talked about various aspects of her life and career, revealing her deep connection to the past and her introspective nature. She discussed her affinity for vintage items such as candles, vinyl records, and analog cameras, emphasizing her appreciation for objects linked to experiences and stories.
Porcaroli also talked about her intense relationship with dreams, viewing them as a crucial part of her identity and a source of inspiration. She believes dreams reveal aspects of ourselves and play a significant role in shaping our daily actions. She often records her dreams, feeling incomplete without this introspective process.
Discussing her spiritual beliefs, Porcaroli referred to a quote from “The Memoirs of Hadrian” by Marguerite Yourcenar, highlighting her belief in the grandeur of nature and forces beyond human control. She credited her parents for giving her an emotional education that emphasized a connection with nature and storytelling, shaping her spiritual perspective.
In her professional life, Porcaroli approaches her acting with a mix of imagination and instinct. She waits for her unconscious to guide her in understanding her characters, believing that acting involves matching imagination with real-life variables. She sees acting as both a political tool and a personal mission, allowing for self-exploration and liberation.
Porcaroli also reflected on the challenges of being in the spotlight from a young age, particularly as a woman. She expressed concern about the superficiality of social media activism. She urges for a return to meaningful engagement and the exploration of new ways to be free, suggesting that schools should include cinema and theater in their curriculum to encourage a slower, more reflective approach to life.
Photography © Elizaveta Porodina for Vogue Italia, read more at vogue.it
