thank you. Johnny never stopped thanking people for the welcome he received during his visit to Silver. “This is a moment that will be etched in my heart forever,” he said from the city balcony/Ivan Campos
Yesterday, Johnny Depp stood on the balcony of the Municipal Golden Hall with the spring sunset and the cathedral in the background, holding photos, posters and costumes that remained untouched despite the heat, and spoke to a crowd in La Plata that was chanting his name and crying out for him. “This is a moment that will forever be etched in my heart,” he excitedly said, moments after he clasped their hands in a gesture of prayer and thanked them for such a show of love. “You saved me.”
Those words, coming just minutes after La Plata Mayor Julio Arrac recognized him, felt so sincere from the mouth of an international star who has been chosen and rejected by Hollywood in recent years. “In the presence of thousands of witnesses praising your achievements, it is my honor to present you with a diploma certifying you as a distinguished visitor to the city of La Plata and the key to the city of La Plata,” the president said.
crowd. From noon, despite the heat of the day, Johnny Depp’s fans gathered near the City Palace, waiting for him to come out of the balcony / Ivan Campos
“I want to know what’s going to happen,” jokes the Pirates of the Caribbean star, clearly excited by the difference. In all seriousness, he said: “I’m so grateful for this great privilege and honor. The people here are so warm. They’re so welcoming. This place, this culture, all of this is a treasure to me. It’s truly irreplaceable.”
Wearing jeans, a plaid shirt, a scarf (one around his neck, one in his pants), sunglasses, a hat, and what appears to be his favorite leather jacket, Johnny was friendly and approachable, and drew laughs from many of his jokes, including when he said he knew Spanish but wouldn’t speak it because he was “nervous,” and when he responded “Yes!” when a fan yelled “I love you.”
“What opens?” Mayor Julio Arrac handed Johnny Depp the keys to the city, but after he thanked him, he joked: “I want to know what will open.”/MLP
Modigliani, a director, musician, and plastic artist, often accompanied him on stage. Supporting him was the great Riccardo Scamarcio, one of Italy’s most recognized and talented actors and the protagonist of the film Modigliani came to introduce to Italy: Three Days in Montparnasse. During his presentation, the Italian interpreter apologized for his Spanish, but said he spoke it better than many locals: “It’s an honor to be here. I’m very happy and very honored to be with you in this wonderful city.”
At the end of the event, which was filled with officials (deputies, congressmen, city officials, and prominent figures of national culture) and guests (Roquembole was prominent among the many family members and friends), Johnny walked to the balcony. He took it slow, pausing before photo and autograph requests from certified attendees, ready to end the long wait. The event was supposed to start at 5 p.m. However, he was delayed by almost an hour due to hundreds of fans who had been waiting for him since noon near the two entrances to the City Palace.
stars on earth. With the humility of great men, Johnny Depp stopped whenever possible to respond to the requests of his followers: sign autographs, take photos, give hugs / Ivan Campos
A long and colorful wait
Even the high temperatures could not overcome the enthusiasm of the fans that marked the day. Hundreds of fans of the Hollywood star wanted to celebrate their idol’s arrival “home” with photos, posters and costumes of Depp’s most famous characters, from the Mad Hatter to Captain Sparrow. But the event wasn’t just for local residents. The people of La Plata had an advantage, but there were also many believers who came from different parts of the country and even further afield. Among the hundreds of stories that painted the colorful framework of La Plata’s atypical Wednesday, stories of people from other countries such as Brazil and Colombia stood out. It only took a few minutes, but it was worth it. The greetings from the balcony and the interactions the actors had with various people as they entered and exited the palace will be treasured forever.
There are many colors. Two fans dressed as characters from “Alice in Wonderland” with Johnny wearing a hat / G. Calvello
Those who chose to wait for him at Pasaje d’Ardo Rocha were not so lucky. A planned tour of the renovated arts center ended up being canceled at the last minute. The disappointment of the fans who had occupied the area around Plaza San Martín from early on was keenly felt.
The final act took place at the Podesta Coliseum (the start was delayed by three hours), where the performers gave a masterclass (see page 16). This was followed by the first screening of Modigliani: Three Days in Montparnasse.
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