Rovazzi’s “Senza Pensieri”: A Cinematic Saga Continues

The multifaceted artist Fabio Rovazzi, known for his ability to translate societal paradoxes into music and visuals, continues his cinematic saga with “Senza Pensieri,” the second chapter in a captivating trilogy. Following his previous escapade—a humorous jailbreak after a daring attempt to pilfer the talents of fellow artists, secured by Flavio Briatore’s bail—Rovazzi’s journey began in 2017 with “Volare,” featuring Gianni Morandi. This platinum-selling hit, boasting over 125 million views, marked a turning point, embedding a narrative within the music video itself. A comedic plot unfolds: a dying Maccio Capatonda reveals the public’s disdain for Rovazzi’s success, suggesting a collaboration with the seemingly universally beloved Morandi. A playful kidnapping of Morandi’s wife ensues—orchestrated, in a surprising twist, by the wife herself, weary of her husband’s social media obsession. The video satirizes social media’s influence and the distortion of reality. The 2018 short film, “Faccio quello che voglio,” featuring Emma, Nek, and Al Bano, expanded the narrative, hinting at a multi-part story. This chapter depicted Rovazzi and Morandi, now close friends, on a fishing trip, where Morandi reveals a vault safeguarding artists’ talents, setting the stage for Rovazzi’s heist and subsequent arrest. This storyline playfully addresses societal issues: the normalization of unscrupulous behavior and the relentless pursuit of fame regardless of merit. In “Senza Pensieri” (July 2019), featuring Loredana Bertè and J-Ax, the saga continues. Paolo Bonolis warns Rovazzi of ongoing surveillance, even with Briatore’s intervention. A robotic arm steals Rovazzi’s thoughts, leading him to a futuristic facility. Individuals stripped of their thoughts are observed and manipulated in a city resembling Cloud City from Star Wars (though some mistakenly link it to Dragon Ball). Rovazzi, J-Ax, Max Biaggi, and Karen Kokeshi serve as “guinea pigs,” while Bertè, Fabio Fazio, Danti, and Anima orchestrate experiments. Bertè’s performance evokes the eerie surveillance of “Stranger Things.” The narrative cleverly explores themes of superficiality, social media overuse, and environmental issues. Terence Hill’s appearance hints at Bertè’s true role, Rovazzi’s captivity duration, and the trilogy’s future. The story concludes with the cryptic message, “TO BE CONTINUED…”