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Isabella Rossellini Reveals Turbulent Marriage with Martin Scorsese

10/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Isabella Rossellini discusses her marriage to Martin Scorsese (1979–1982) in the Apple TV documentary 'Mr. Scorsese,' noting anger and depression.
She describes his outbursts as terrifying and says he never directed anger at her.
She links that rage to his drive, fueling his work on Raging Bull and The King of Comedy.
Scorsese says he faced severe personal issues then, affecting his ability to edit The King of Comedy.

History

Historical Context

In the early 1980s, Martin Scorsese grappled with personal turmoil during the production of "The King of Comedy" (1982), reflecting his struggles with anger and depression, paralleling themes in his earlier work "Raging Bull" (1980). This intersection of personal and professional challenges illustrates how emotional strife can profoundly influence artistic expression, shaping the narratives of filmmakers in Hollywood.

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Story summary

Isabella Rossellini discusses her marriage to Martin Scorsese (1979–1982) in the Apple TV documentary 'Mr. Scorsese,' noting anger and depression.
She describes his outbursts as terrifying and says he never directed anger at her.
She links that rage to his drive, fueling his work on Raging Bull and The King of Comedy.
Scorsese says he faced severe personal issues then, affecting his ability to edit The King of Comedy.

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