Rocco Siffredi has announced his retirement in a recent article in Variety.

“Porn for me is over,” he states.

Siffredi claims that after making roughly 1,400 hardcore films — with titles like “The Ass Collector” and “Rocco’s Perfect Slaves” — over the past four decades, he has finally found “the peace of his senses.”

“I could crack a bad joke and say I can’t get it up anymore,” says Siffredi, 59. “But that’s not the case. Quite the contrary.

“I have to tell you that it was a mix of problems connected with my personal life and the dependency that this job, for better or worse, sets forth in you when you’re on set 28 days every month doing two or three scenes a day. I don’t know if it was dependency or just desire. But I swear, it’s over.”

In an industry renowned for its relentless pace and intensity, Rocco Siffredi, a titan of adult cinema with a career spanning over four decades and 1,400 films, claims to have finally found tranquility. Known as the “Italian Stallion,” Rocco Siffredi, at 59, has journeyed through the realms of desire and dependency that the world of adult entertainment fostered within him to arrive at a stage of serene self-awareness.

Speaking from Budapest, where his Rocco Siffredi Production company and the groundbreaking Siffredi Hard Academy reside, he shares insights into his tumultuous yet rewarding career. The academy, hailed as the world’s inaugural “university of porn,” symbolizes not just a legacy of erotic artistry but also Siffredi’s transition from performer to pedagogue.

Contrary to the humorously self-deprecating suggestion that age has impacted his capabilities, Siffredi asserts the opposite. He explains that his decision to step back from performing stems from a profound introspection about his life’s desires and the personal cost of his profession.

His narrative is further explored in the Netflix series “Supersex,” inspired by his life. The series commences with a fictional yet symbolic representation of Siffredi’s announcement of retirement, a recurring theme in his life, only to be drawn back into the fray of passion.

Francesca Manieri, the series creator, approached the project with a blend of curiosity and skepticism. As a self-described militant feminist, she embarked on this venture to delve into the complexities of masculinity, sexuality, and societal judgments. The series, she hopes, offers a rare opportunity to examine and challenge the constructs of the male psyche and societal expectations.

“Supersex” navigates through Siffredi’s transformation from Rocco Antonio Tano, a young man from Ortona, to an international icon of the adult industry. It highlights pivotal moments, including his encounter with idol Gabriel Pontello and his ventures in Paris, Rome, and Los Angeles, shedding light on the personal and professional dilemmas he faced.

The series does not shy away from the contentious aspects of Siffredi’s career, including the portrayal of rough sex, which has sparked debates about its impact and ethical considerations. Yet, it also emphasizes the human dimension of his journey, particularly his relationship with his mother, who offered unwavering support despite societal pressures.

Alessandro Borghi, who portrays Siffredi, delves into the emotional and psychological depths of the character, highlighting the challenges and contradictions of a life lived on the edge of societal norms.

As “Supersex” unfolds, it becomes clear that Siffredi’s story is more than just a chronicle of a porn star’s exploits. It explores the human condition, the search for identity and acceptance, and the quest for redemption. Siffredi himself reflects on the lessons learned and the wisdom gained from his extraordinary journey, offering a nuanced perspective on the interplay between passion and pain and straddling the line between infamy and understanding.

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