Mattia Carrano Unplugged
Instinct, Fashion & Digital Disconnects
interview Michelle Heath
written Alban E. Smajli
In a world where polished facades often trump raw truths, LE MILE sits down with Italy's cinematic wildcard, Mattia Carrano.
Without the chains of traditional acting methods, Carrano reveals the uncharted territories of his instinctive approach. He's a rebel with a perspective, teetering between the intoxicating allure of fashion's ambition and the unadulterated emotional core of his performances.
But don’t mistake this for just another actor's tell-all. As conversations shift from face-to-face to pixel-to-pixel, Carrano is candid about our collective digital detox and how we’re losing the art of true connection. With the backdrop of Prisma and the evolving language of fashion, we dive deep into a world where dialogues are crafted, not dictated, and where authenticity, even in silence, speaks volumes.
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trousers Yohji Yamamoto
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.artist talk
Mattia Carrano
speaks with
Michelle Heath
first published
Issue Nr. 34, 01/2023
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Michelle Heath
You said that since you have no professional training in acting, you work on instinct. Do you think this helps you to some extent in your work, as you are not burdened with formality and structure?
Mattia Carrano
I think so. Certainly, at the beginning, not knowing where I was and what I was doing didn't help me. But after just a couple of months of having a broad knowledge of my characters, not having set schemes aided me in expressing my true emotions.
Do you think working in fashion shoots is an extension of acting?
In my opinion, they are two separate sectors that can coexist, but they might never even meet.
Some designers create pieces that act like armor or reference a certain person. Do you like fashion that is as ambitious as this, or is it more complementary to you? How would you describe your personal style?
I've always loved to see fashion, but I've never been a big fanatic. I find that ambitious fashion sparks great curiosity in the eye of the beholder. At the moment, my style is very simple, but with time and greater fashion awareness, I'd like to experiment and become interested in different styles.
You mentioned that people are no longer accustomed to dialogue. Why do you think this is the case?
It's because, with so many ways to communicate, such as through social networks, it often becomes more challenging to have face-to-face dialogues.
Do you think shows like Prisma, which focus on topics like gender, are instrumental in helping bring people back to a world of dialogue and sharing?
Of course, anything that provides information will inevitably lead to dialogue, and that dialogue will foster sharing.
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