Johnny Depp returns to directing with new biographical drama titled 'Modi'

Actor Johnny Depp recently arrived in Italy for the screening of his new directorial project Modi Three Days on the Wing of Madness at the Rome Film FestivalDespite a delayed flight that caused him to miss the festivals press conference Depp presented his film and accepted an award before departing the following morning according to The Hollywood ReporterKnown for his tumultuous history in Hollywood including a highprofile legal battle with exwife Amber Heard Depp appears to be experiencing a notable career resurgence particularly in Europe His comeback began at last years Cannes Film Festival where he starred in Jeanne du Barry directed by MaiwennModi which premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival last month explores the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani during a chaotic threeday period in wartorn Paris in 1916In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter Depp discussed his connection to Modigliani and reflected on his own past strugglesDepp shared that the concept for Modi was originally suggested to him by Al Pacino back in 1997 when Pacino intended to direct the filmAl was going to direct it at the time then it sort of disappeared Depp recalledMore than two decades later the project has finally come to fruitionReflecting on his venture into directing Depp remembered his first experience with The Brave which faced harsh criticismIt made me understand you learn from that he noted during the interview with The Hollywood ReporterWhen asked if he sees himself in Modigliani whose life was marked by excess and emotional struggles Depp humorously replied He is the exact opposite of me I adore rejectionrHowever he acknowledged a shared sense of perseverance and authenticity adding I do understand him in the sense that he stuck to his guns with his particular styleDepp likened his recent experiences in the industry to navigating a vast wilderness and emphasised the personal growth that comes from adversity stating That vast wilderness taught me a whole lotIn a reflective moment Depp described his lifes ups and downs as a soap opera He added I learned man Everything that we experience you learn something somewhere along the way So I dont have any ill feelings toward anyoneRegarding his relationship with Hollywood Depp expressed a sense of liberation I had a few bouts with Hollywood I had to get in there and whip it around a little bitHe also acknowledged the challenges he has faced but emphasised his commitment to authenticity in his roles Its good to be able to inhabit a character some of that stuff can be used as available stimulus he concludedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever