Mar 26, 2025
As we continue to celebrate #InternationalWomensMonth, please
welcome my guest,
Yvonne Scio, actress, model, and the writer/director of the
documentary, Womeness,
which was just recently screened at the Italian Cultural Institute
in Los Angeles to rave
reviews!
Yvonne, who was raised in Italy, is also known for her work in the
2006 version of The
Pink Panther, in addition to Redline, and Rose Red. She’s appeared
on TV in both
Italia and the States, including The Nanny. In fact, here’s a bit
of trivia for you - her
best friend is Fran Drescher, who was in attendance at the
screening of #Womeness.
Yvonne’s film is a magnificent look into the stories of five
extraordinary women,
offering a portrait into female resilience, identity, and the
evolution of feminism.
Womeness unfolds in two parallel narratives: on one side, three
women who lived
through the formidable season of Italian feminism, who reflect on
the battles fought,
the victories won, and the challenges that remain. On the other
side of the story, and
the world, are the lives of two women who defied societal prejudice
by following the
painter Balthus to Italy, and embracing what became her silent
revolution. Through
music and performance, they turn art into resistance, amplifying
the voices of women
from Iran and beyond in their fight to reclaim control over their
bodies. The film
remains with me, it is extremely powerful. In addition, my dear
friend, Lorenza
Calamandrei, composed the music in the film.
During our interview, we will ask Yvonne about the inspiration
behind Womeness, and
the impact the film is expected to create throughout the world. Now
more than ever.
Please find my full interview with Yvonne Scio on all video and
audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast and
#LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I’m your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to have you join us.
Please invite your
friends as well to this important conversation.