Learning to Live with Reality Through Play | Miriam Galanti | TEDxMantova Play

In this talk, Miriam Galanti, an actress and stand-up comedian, reflects on the pain of loss and her path toward self-awareness. She traces this journey through different forms of play, from childhood games with Barbie dolls to acting and stand-up comedy. The talk shows how even painful experiences can find a voice and become opportunities for freedom and connection.

• Grief over loss as the starting point
• Play as a route to self-awareness
• From childhood Barbies to acting and stand-up comedy

In questo emozionante talk, Miriam Galanti ci parla del dolore della perdita e del percorso verso la consapevolezza di sé che ha intrapreso attraverso forme diverse di gioco, da quello da bambina con le Barbie, alla recitazione, alla stand-up comedy, e dimostra come anche le esperienze più dolorose possano trovare voce e trasformarsi in occasioni di libertà e condivisione. In this moving talk, Miriam Galanti discusses the pain of loss and her journey toward self-awareness—a path she navigated through various forms of play, ranging from childhood games with Barbies to acting and stand-up comedy. She demonstrates how even the most painful experiences can find a voice and be transformed into opportunities for freedom and connection. Miriam è un'attrice, diplomata in recitazione al Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, e attiva tra cinema, teatro e TV. Ha co-condotto il programma documentaristico "Sei in un Paese meraviglioso" su Sky Arte. Vincitrice di più premi al Festival di Venezia, è anche stand up comedian e porta in scena "Vita da bionda", spettacolo di stand-up che smonta gli stereotipi sessisti con ironia. Miriam is an actress graduated in acting from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, and she is active in cinema, theater and TV. She co-hosted the documentary program "Sei in un Paese meraviglioso" on Sky Arte. Winner of several awards at the Venice Film Festival, she is also a stand-up comedian and brings to the stage "Vita da bionda", a stand-up show that debunks sexist stereotypes with humour. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx