Martin Scorses | Photo Credit: Ivan Agostini

Filmmaker Martin Scorsce, Jane Campion and Wes Anderson are one of the signs of an appeal to prevent the danger that a large part of Rome’s film theaters can be converted into shopping centers and supermarkets under the proposed regional law.

Last month, Asset Management firm Colliers Global Investors and WRM Capital won the Rome Real Estate Bankruptcy Auction. He bought nine movie theater for a reported Eur50 million ($ 52 million), which increased concerns about the future of the city’s theaters. Diversity,

Some of these features, such as the city’s central cinema Adriano multiplexes, are completely active, while others are long closed. It is believed that the person behind the fund is considered to be the Italian-british financier Refeel Minassion. Meanwhile, a new regional piece of law is being drafted – and this week is for approval – which will remove the criteria that currently Rome Movie Theaters are cultural places according to the outlet Prevent transfers into businesses.

In the weekend, Scorscs responded to a call to help Rome’s Cinema America Group, which oversees the city’s largest open-air film festival and popular cinema trustee Orthhouse Venue, an open letter inspired by architect Renzo Piano Released and appealed on top of the country. Leader.

“As Renjo Piano clearly reflects the current status in Rome, it is clear that the attempt to re -introduce the interesting places for the potential cultural rebellion of the eternal city in hotels, shopping centers and supermarkets is completely unacceptable, “Scorses wrote.

“Such a change will represent an irreversible disadvantage: a deep sacrifice not only for the rich history of the city but also for the cultural heritage for future generations.” Diversity,

Scholars’ petition continues, “We ask our colleagues around the world to sign this letter to all the cultural operators that one of the most important cultural and artistic cities worldwide to redeem the last chance to rebate. To save For.

Valerio Karosi, president of Rome’s Cinema America Collectorate, shared that the proposed law also “invite owners of active movie theaters to shutter so that they can do so that they can do [also] “And increase their real estate price.” Therefore, it is a death sentence for future generations of Rome, “said Karosi.

Members of the International Film Community have supported the appeal launched by Renzo Piano, Scorses and Karocy, with Spike Lee, David Kronberg, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ari Esther, Julie Timor, Mubi founder Effe Kakral, Yorgos Lantimos, Jegery Abrams include. Josh Safi, Tod Hens, Jude Apato, Demian Chezel, Mark Cousins, Alphonso Curon, Wilm Dafo, Robert Egars, Joa Hog, Don Hudson, Isabella Roselini, Mark Rafalo, Paulo Shreer, Lee Cedox, John Torturo, Thomx Vinn , Powell Powels and Debre. Diversity,