MASTERCLASS WITH MILENA MANCINI
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MOVEMENT FROM TEXT TO ACTION
A masterclass with Milena Manchi dedicated to the analysis and practice of acting, exploring the relationship between body and camera, movement in relation to technical means, and variations related to framing and lighting.
With the support of Fondazione Carisal.
WHEN
11 NOVEMBER 2025
9.00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE
Complesso S. Michele (Sala Formazione)
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MOVEMENT FROM TEXT TO ACTION
The body grows and changes with us, the weight of the soul and life experiences shape and characterize it in form and rhythm. A character’s body moves through imitation as well as through family, religious, and sports education; it is possible, only through careful study, to reconstruct its history and give it a movement that represents itself. To enter a character’s body, it is necessary to study its history and analyze the details: from breathing to action through text. The study of emotions is fundamental in order to convey them and find the right measure for a theater stage or film set. From an initial phase of analysis and practice of interpretation, the relationship between the body and the camera will be studied. How to move in relation to the technical medium and how it changes according to the shots and lighting of the set.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The masterclass is open to a maximum of 20 participants with minimal experience gained through intensive courses, masterclasses, or acting training programs. Each participant must recite a monologue of no more than three minutes by heart. The instructor recommends selecting monologues from this link. The choice of monologue is up to the participant.
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTERCLASS, YOU MUST REGISTER AT EVENTBRITE
BIO MILENA MANCINI
Dancer. Actress. Author. Performer.
An unconventional talent who traverses theatre, cinema and the contemporary scene with strength and sensitivity.
Diplomata al Balletto di Roma, Milena Mancini danza per artisti internazionali come Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams e Ricky Martin prima di dedicarsi completamente alla recitazione. Si forma a Los Angeles con Bernard Hiller e Greta Seacat. Attrice intensa e coraggiosa, lavora con registi come Gabriele Muccino, Matteo Rovere, i fratelli D’Innocenzo (La terra dell’abbastanza), Ivano De Matteo (Mia), Ferzan Ozpetek (Diamanti), Paolo Virzì (Un altro Ferragosto). Le sue interpretazioni le valgono numerosi premi tra cui:
A graduate of the Balletto di Roma, Milena Mancini danced for international artists such as Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams and Ricky Martin before devoting herself entirely to acting. She trained in Los Angeles with Bernard Hiller and Greta Seacat. An intense and courageous actress, she has worked with directors such as Gabriele Muccino, Matteo Rovere, the D’Innocenzo brothers (La terra dell’abbastanza), Ivano De Matteo (Mia), Ferzan Ozpetek (Diamanti) and Paolo Virzì (Un altro Ferragosto). Her performances have earned her numerous awards, including:
- Premio Alida Valli – Best not leading Actress (Bifest 2020)
- Premio Bimbi Belli
- Premio Afrodite 2023 e 2025
- Nastro d’Argento 2023 e 2025
- Premio Toni Bertorelli 2024
- Nastro d’Argento 2025 for Diamanti di F. Ozpetek
She has a magnetic presence on stage: Uncle Vanya, La più lunga ora, Sposerò Biagio Antonacci contro la Violenza delle Donne with the sponsorship of UNANESSUNACENTOMILA, and Amore il teorema di Sarah contro le sex roulette. On television, she stars in the series A casa tutti bene and Cristian (Sky).
She also writes screenplays, such as the documentary film Il terremoto di Vanja which was a finalist at the Nastri d’Argento awards.
Since 2025, she has been collaborating with the Peparini Academy, leading theater and film training with a particular focus on stage movement.
Milena Mancini is an artist who cannot be put in a box, but always opens up new avenues for art.
