Milan, 17 December (LaPresse) – Pierfrancesco Favino will be one of the protagonists of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, scheduled for 6 February at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Considered one of the most influential and representative figures in Italian and international cinema, he will play a central role in the ceremony, in recognition of his ability to embody the creative and cultural spirit of Italy. His performance will be a tribute to the harmony of the territories and the dialogue between city and mountains through the interpretation of a highly evocative text. The performance, the statement added, will be accompanied by original scores performed by violinist Giovanni Zanon, creating a dialogue designed to offer the audience a deeply immersive experience. Pierfrancesco Favino's presence underlines the uniqueness and Italian spirit of the Opening Ceremony, amplifying the anticipation for an event that promises to surprise and thrill the world. His intense performance will be one of the many iconic moments of the evening, helping to make the start of the Games a truly unmissable event: a meeting of art, sport and Italian spirit that will remain etched in the collective memory."
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