Italian Politics Unveiled via Food Perspective with Stanley Tucci

Actor, author, and food aficionado Stanley Tucci is shaking his head at the growing "very far-right" movement across the globe, including in Italy. The 64-year-old, who hosts the new show Tucci In Italy, believes in painting a complete portrait of the Italian landscape and emphasizes inclusivity in his television series.

When grilled by our team, Tucci expressed his confusion over the escalating political shift towards the far-right and its divisive agenda against those who are different. He questions the very existence of a homogeneous group, given the diversity among people.

"I see no 'us'. We're all different, so I'm unsure what the issue is there," Tucci said.

In addition to showcasing Italy's world-renowned cuisine, Tucci wanted to delve into Italian politics and how it impacts the populace but through the lens of food. He emphasized that families, regardless of their composed backgrounds, dine together on traditional Sunday lunches in Italy, embodying the country's heavy emphasis on family values.

"Those people are families, but the government insists they're not," Tucci lamented, questioning the irony in Italy's negative birth rate and the disregard for embracing more young Italian families.

Italy legalized civil unions for same-sex couples in 2016, granting them many of the same rights and protections as traditional married heterosexual couples. However, the legislation does not include the right to joint adoption or in vitro fertilization. In 2023, Italy extended its initial ban on surrogacy to include arrangements made by its citizens abroad.

Absent from the spotlight, Tucci keeps his political views low-key, drawing attention primarily for his culinary and cultural explorations in Italy through his docuseries Tucci In Italy.

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Pope Francis and the Conclave

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As the buzz surrounds the death of Pope Francis and the upcoming Conclave, Tucci finds himself in the limelight unwittingly. While he may not be an expert on the topic, the timing of the release of the film with the same name as the Conclave has captured attention.

"It's fascinating and strange – life imitating art," Tucci shared.

In Tucci In Italy, Tucci delves deep into the country's history, changing political landscapes, migration, and cultural impact on traditional Italian cuisine. He visits the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige, which borders Austria, to analyze the stubbornness of two cultures coexisting peacefully without violence or animosity.

"I think it's truly remarkable – a testament to finding harmony without rancor," Tucci commented.

Catch Tucci In Italy when it premieres on 21 May at 8pm on National Geographic, with all episodes streaming from 19 May on Disney+.

Sources

[1] “Tucci In Italy.” YouTube, 18 May 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jjkMr6j2TI.[2] “Stanley Tucci On Exploring Italy's Diversity – Deadline.” Deadline, 25 Apr. 2023, deadlinetv.com/2023/04/stanley-tucci-national-geographic-disney-plus-interview/.[3] “Italy Recognizes Civil Unions for Same-Sex Couples: 5 Key Points to Know.” Reuters, 19 Jul. 2016, www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-lgbt-idUSKCN0ZW169.[4] “Italy Ban on Surrogacy for Italian Citizens Abroad Creates Legal Grey Area: Time Frames, Complications, Costs, and Options for Intended Parents.” Family Mosaic, 6 Apr. 2023, www.familymosaic.org/italy-ban-on-surrogacy-for-italian-citizens-abroad-creates-legal-grey-area/.

Stanley Tucci, host of the new show Tucci In Italy, has expressed confusion over the escalating political shift towards the far-right, particularly in Italy, and its divisive agenda against those who are different.
In addition to showcasing Italy's world-renowned cuisine, Tucci delves into Italian politics and how it impacts the populace, including the country's negative birth rate and the disregard for embracing more young Italian families.
With the forthcoming Conclave following the death of Pope Francis, Stanley Tucci finds himself in the spotlight due to the release of the film with the same name, highlighting the fascinating and strange coincidence of life imitating art.
In Tucci In Italy, Tucci explores the country's cultural impact on traditional Italian cuisine, visiting the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige to analyze the peaceful coexistence of two cultures without violence or animosity, providing a remarkable testament to finding harmony without rancor.