Who is Martina Pelone? Could you tell us a little about yourself? How did you discover your acting talent?

I am a young actress. I discovered my love for this profession one evening while taking part in a beauty contest. We were asked to do a talent test and so I recited a monologue and I knew in that moment that this is what I wanted to do in life.

What is the importance of philosophical thought and imagination in acting? Can those who dont have philosophical thinking and creativity become actress?

Having philosophical thought, imagination and creativity is important in this profession because it is what helps us discover ourselves and when this happens we are able to bring both our internal and external world to the surface in the characters we play.

In your opinion what are the essential criteria for beıng a good actress?

I dont think there are specific criteria but certainly talent, determination, dedication and passion for this profession but above all you need a lot of luck.

Is it necessary to open acting faculties in universities? What studies can be done in this regard?

It would be very nice to have acting as a university subject. However, it must be said that there are faculties specialized in the theoretical study of the subject. For example, I study at the faculty of theater, cinema and media at Sapienza and the subjects I do help me to understand my profession from 360 degrees.

What are your thoughts about Italian Cinema? Will it surpass Hollywood Cinema in the future?

I really liked the Italian cinema of the past. or the cinema of Federico Fellini by Gino Pontecorvo. today Italian cinema I must say that there are moments in which I love it and others in which I dont like it very much, but I think that it is trying to go back up a lot, especially thanks also to directors of the caliber of Matteo Garrone and Paolo Sorrentino but it is not yet able to surpass Hollywood perhaps in the future but not yet.

Do you see any shortcomings in Italian Cinema in terms of acting and technique? How can these deficiencies be remedied?

I’ d be lying if I said no. Yes, I see that there are a few shortcomings in the Italian audiovisual context in various sectors and I’’’ m sorry about this because I think that Italian talents are actually second to none except that today a lot is reasoned from the point of view that a project must be based on views and earnings and in this way the talent and creativity part is put into the background and this does not give a way to truly show the true value that is part of this profession.

How are female actors represented in Italian Cinema? Do you have any criticism about this?

They are not badly represented, in fact from this point of view things are improving a little. also thanks to the fact that there is starting to be greater respect due also to the fact that abroad is increasingly interested in focusing on Italian actresses.

Do you fellOw cinemas in different countries around the world? Which country’s cinema interests you the most?

I really like French cinema and lately I've become very passionate about oriental cinema. I really like that oriental actors are able to act a lot with their eyes and this really makes you understand how the gaze and the imagination behind them do at least 90% of the work.

Netflix, Amazon and Disney movie platforms, what are their positive and negative effects on actors and the movie industry? Do you thınk these platforms bring Hollywood movies to the forefront?

The platforms have been an excellent help. because they have entered a moment of strong cinematographic crisis. but all this has a negative side, namely that there is a risk of replacement, let me explain, the platforms are overtaking the cinema, almost taking its place and this is very wrong.

What advice would you like to give to young people who want to become actors? How should they improve themselves?

Good question. I recommend studying, believing and not giving up even if the path seems impossible.