The David di Donatello Awards honored Italian cinema and its stars in a recent ceremony. 'Vermiglio' and 'L'arte della Gioia' emerged as the biggest winners, securing multiple awards. Giuseppe Tornatore received a special award celebrating 70 years of the David di Donatello Awards, while Timothée Chalamet was honored with a special David award.
'Vermiglio' was named Best Film, with Francesca Andreoli, Leonardo Guerra Seràgnoli, Santiago Fondevila Sancet, and Maura Delpero recognized as Best Producers. The film also won for Best Sound. 'L'arte della Gioia' earned Valeria Golino, Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Luca Infascelli, and Stefano Sardo the award for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Tecla Insolia won Best Actress.
Elio Germano won Best Actor for 'Berlinguer - La Grande Ambizione,' which also won Best Editing. Other notable winners include 'Le déluge - Gli ultimi giorni di Maria Antonietta' for Best Production Design, Costume Design, Makeup, and Hairstyling. Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best International Film.