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In a celebration of her three-decade-long career in the film industry, renowned Italian actress Monica Bellucci has been given the Golden Alexander Award at the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece.
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00:00 Acclaimed Italian actor Monica Bellucci has been recognized for her 30-year contribution to the film industry.
00:07 The Irreversible and Passion of the Christ star accepted the Golden Alexander Award at the 64th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece.
00:16 There was a special screening of Giuseppe Tornatore's erotic comedy drama Melena in which Bellucci played the lead role.
00:24 I'm so grateful to this amazing artist Maria Callas because I have to say that as I say all the time what really moved me to this project is the duality of Maria Callas.
00:40 Because she was a diva, divinity, donnas, immense talent and at the same time she was a woman with a simple heart.
00:50 The former model turned actor has featured in comedies, dramas and historical films in various languages.
00:56 At the age of 59 Bellucci continues to model for Dior and Dolce & Gabbana.
01:02 She recently hinted at adding director to her list of credits.
01:06 [WHOOSH]

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