Tuesday,
April 15, 2008
"Carnera-
The Walking Mountain"- Movie Premiere Tribute to Primo Carnera
The
ANNOTICO Report
Primo
Carnera, a native of the Friuli region of
Northern Italy, fought his way, through suffering and adversity, to the top of
a glorious boxing career that brought him to win the world heavy-weight
championship in 1933, at the
Although
much is focused on Carnera's size, almost 6 ft 6 in
tall and weighing 265 pounds, he was preceded by Jess Willard
who stood 6' 6 1/2", the world heavy-weight champion in 1915.
Interestingly, Carnera, in 1932 faced the
tallest Heavyweight in history up to that point, Santa Camarco,
a Portuguese fighter 6 ft 9 in tall. Outsized Champions to follow him were Mohammed
Ali at 6'3", and Lennox Lewis at 6'5", among others, and
in December, 2005, 7 ft 1 in, 147 kg Nikolay Valuev won
the WBA title.
Carnera's boxing record was Total Fights 103; Wins 87; Wins
by KO 70; Losses 15; No Contests 1
The
most important dates in Carnera's boxing carreer (1928-1944) were:
(1) On
February 10, 1933 he knocked out Ernie Schaaf
in 13 rounds in
(2)
For his next fight, Carnera faced the by then world
Heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey, with the crown on the line. The
championship date was June 29, 1933 at the
(3)
Three fights later, on June 14, 1934 against Max
Baer, Carnera fell down 12 times and was defeated
in 11 rounds. Carnera's falls were due to his broken
ankle. Baer, during the whole match took advantage of the situation, sometimes
showing impolite behavior.
(4)
After that, Carnera won his next four fights, but
then, in his next fight of importance, on June 25, 1935, he was knocked out in
six rounds by Joe Louis, who would become world heavyweight champion in
1937.
(5) In
1938, Carnera, a diabetic, had to have a kidney
removed, which forced him into retirement.
"Carnera- The Walking
Mountain" was directed by Renzo Martinelli, possibly the finest contemporary Italian movie
director, who is a master of ethical cinema, a passionate scientist
of the motion picture, able to turn historical reconstruction and contemporary
issues into poetry and music. Poetry and music that touch the souls of those
who still look for true and deep meanings in the form of art that is cinema,
without of course sacrificing entertainment and commercial success.
Two
of Martinelli's earlier productions,"Porzus"
and "Vajont", are known for the
accurate and captivating historical reconstructions that his movies are always
based on. Another of his earlier works, "Piazza delle Cinque Lune",
is the shocking reconstruction of the kidnapping and murder of prominent
Italian politician Aldo Moro by the Red Brigates.
Renzo Martinelli's
'Carnera- The Walking Mountain'
Madison
Square Garden Hosts A Tribute to Boxing legend Primo Carnera
With A World Premiere
New
York, NY -March 28th, 2008- A Tribute to boxing legend Primo Carnera,the latest movie of the finest Italian contemporary
director. The World Premiere at the
April
22nd 2008: for the first time in his career, Renzo Martinelli, possibly the finest contemporary Italian movie
director, is bringing one of
his productions abroad. His latest movie, "Carnera -- The Walking Mountain" will be presented at
a world premiere at the
A
native of the Friuli region of Northern Italy, Primo Carnera
fought his way, through suffering and adversity, to the top of a glorious
boxing career that brought him to win the world heavy-weight championship in
1933, at the
Renzo Martinelli was bound to make a
movie about the life story of Primo Carnera. Two of
his earlier productions,"Porzus" and "Vajont", were set in the
Martinelli is a master of ethical cinema, a passionate
scientist of the motion picture, able to turn historical reconstruction and
contemporary
issues into poetry and music. Poetry and music that touch the souls
of those who still look for true and deep meanings in the form of art that is
cinema, without of course sacrificing entertainment and commercial success.
The
world premiere of "Carnera -- The Walking
Mountain" was conceived to deliver a memorable evening to movie, history,
and boxing lovers alike.
For
one night, the Madison Square Garden will be transformed into an arena of the
past, where authentic memories of the Carnera legend
-- thanks also to the presence of Carnera's son and
daughter who will be guests of honor at the event -- will meet the great
international cast of the movie, that includes Academy Award winner F. Murray
Abraham, Academy Award nominee Burt Young, Paul Sorvino,
Kasia Smutniak, and above
all the wonderful Andrea Iaia who, at 6'9", was
able to stand up to the role of Primo Carnera. Many
other international stars and celebrities (to be announced) will be present at
the event.
The
movie is co-produced by RTI and Martinelli Film
Company International in association with Giuseppe Marra
Communications and will be distributed in
The
appointment with the world premiere of CARNERA --The Walking Mountain is for
*April 22nd 2008 at 7pm at the
Thanks
to the support provided by Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia, admission to the premiere will be free of
charge.
Sponsorships
and support opportunities are still available and will guarantee, among other
benefits, special reserved seating at the event and access to the
post-screening gala reception.
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