Massimo Ceccherini Apologizes After Controversial Oscars Comment

After the embarrassing moment, the apologies come. Massimo Ceccherini was the protagonist on Sunday of a slip during 'Da noi.. a Ruota Libera' on Rai 1. Talking about the movie 'Io Capitano', which he scripted together with Garrone and others, he had commented on the Oscars: "In the end, the Jews will win". Words that had sparked controversy and accusations from the Jewish community. Massimo Ceccherini at Fialdini: "At the Oscars, the Jews will win, not Garrone". It's controversy, Ucei: "Very serious words". He: "Misunderstood". The apologies of Ceccherini "The fault is mine for being a 'painter'. I explained myself poorly, I meant the movie about Jews, the subject, it's not the first time that a movie with that theme wins. I can apologize if someone misunderstood", Ceccherini told Adnkronos. "I meant to talk about movies, I was joking, I was talking about betting for fun and movies with that theme", says the actor, who scripted along with Garrone and others 'Io Capitano', the great Italian defeat in this edition of the Oscars - "But I admit that maybe it was better if I hadn't said anything. The one who scolded me the most is my wife". And about the defeat of the film Italy was betting on, he adds: "There's some disappointment, it's natural", says Ceccherini, "'Io Capitano' remains a beautiful movie, it's still a dream for me to have worked with a great director like Garrone".