The 70th edition of the David di Donatello of Cinecittà in Rome celebrated the best of Italian cinema. The evening, conducted by Elena Sofia Ricci and Mika, saw the film Vermilion Of Maura Delpero Dominating the scene, winning the prizes for best film, best direction and best original screenplay. With this victory, Delpero becomes the first woman to get David for the best direction.
Among other awards, Tecla Insolia she was awarded as the best leading actress for her interpretation in The art of joyWhile Elio Germano he received the award for best leading actor for Berlinguer. The great ambition. The best debut prize for the direction went to Margherita Vicar For Glory!.
Complete list of winners
- Best movie: Vermilion – Maura Delpero
- Best direction: Maura Delpero – Vermilion
- Best debut for the direction: Margherita Vicar – Glory!
- Best original screenplay: Maura Delpero – Vermilion
- Best non -original screenplay: Valeria Golino, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Luca Infascelli, Stefano Sardo – The art of joy
- Best leading actress: Tecla Insolia – The art of joy
- Best leading actor: Elio Germano – Berlinguer. The great ambition
- Best Supporting Actress: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi – The art of joy
- Best Supporting Actor: Francesco di Leva – Family
- Best documentary: Ukrainian lyric – Francesca Mannocchi
The evening marked an important recognition for women in Italian cinema, with different directors and awarded actresses for their artistic contribution. The victory of Vermilion And by Maura Delpero represents a significant step towards greater inclusiveness and recognition of female talent in the film industry.