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A timeless cultural heritage
Pierpaolo Pasolini, one of the greatest Italian intellectuals of the twentieth century, continues to be a point of reference for Italian culture and society. His death, which occurred 49 years ago at the Idroscalo in Ostia, marked a tragic moment in the history of our country, but his work and his thought remain current and vibrant. On the occasion of the commemoration of his murder, the Councilor for Culture of Rome, Massimiliano Smeriglio, underlined the importance of not limiting ourselves to formal celebrations, but of promoting initiatives that highlight his contemporaneity.
Initiatives for the fiftieth anniversary
In view of the fiftieth anniversary of Pasolini's death, the Municipio X of Rome, together with several local associations, is planning a series of events that aim to revive Pasolini's thought. These initiatives will not only celebrate his figure, but will also seek to update the themes he addressed, such as social justice, criticism of the consumer society and the search for an authentic truth. The goal is to involve the community, stimulating a debate on issues that Pasolini treated with lucidity and passion.
Pasolini: a lucid and visionary thought
Pasolini is not only a symbol of the past, but a thinker who continues to influence new generations. His ability to analyze reality with a critical and profound gaze is more necessary than ever in an era of rapid and complex changes. His work, which ranges from poetry to cinema, offers food for thought on universal and current themes. The commemoration at the Ostia seaplane base is therefore not only a moment of remembrance, but an opportunity to renew the commitment to a culture that does not forget its roots and continues to question the present and the future.