Monica Bellucci: ‘I have never played a role like Cattive’

Monica Bellucci says she has never had an experience quite like Cattive, a film directed by Giovanni Tortorici that premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. Speaking to Variety about the role, Bellucci stated: 'I have never done anything like it.' She explained that for the film, she appeared in scenes wearing pyjamas and slippers while holding a knife. The Italian actress added: 'This woman has let go of her femininity.' According to Bellucci, this character trait and her unconventional appearance in the film distinguish Cattive from her previous projects. Written and directed by Giovanni Tortorici, Cattive was screened in the international section of the Locarno Film Festival. The Variety report did not provide further details regarding the film's plot or its general release date.