The actor Richard Gere guest of the Giffoni Film Festival in streaming, with his speech he addresses young people to make them aware of the risks associated with the spread of Coronavirus and the importance of safety measures.
These are his words:
“I'm glad you are wearing the mask. Covid took two people very close to me. My acting teacher and a music producer friend of mine. Please be careful, this is very serious ”.
The actor has always shown a certain sensitivity towards the social problems of the world and has always participated in charity activities and awareness campaigns:
“When I do something I probably make more noise because I'm famous, but my actions are no more important than those of others. We don't necessarily have to make big gestures, even a small daily thing is enough, how not to get angry, how to be generous. We are all physically able to help someone, therefore, in the 24 hours of a day, we can have many opportunities to lend a hand "
Speaking to the audience, Richard Gere underlines the importance of wisdom and compassion, fundamental values for him in the relationship with others:
“I believe there are two things to work on in this life: wisdom and compassion. We live in close interconnection with everyone, we are not separate entities and we cannot isolate ourselves. Love is wishing everyone to be happy. Compassion, on the other hand, means understanding that other people have problems, that they suffer and therefore acting for them. I can say that I am proud of having helped other people to get better ».
During his speech, the Hollywood star tells why the Giffoni Film Festival is a very special event for him; in fact, it is precisely on the occasion of the Giffoni, that Richard Gere found love again:
«Giffoni has an important place in my heart. I was with my son who was 14 and I had recently divorced and there I met my current wife and therefore I will always thank the festival for this "
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