The event broadcast by Rai 1 was hosted by Carlo Conti, Alessia Marcuzzi and Fabrizio Biggio. The evening opened with a tribute to Federico Fellini with a choreography of Luca Tomassini paying homage to the great director filled the studio.
The David for Best Film went to Io capitano by Matteo Garrone.
Matteo Garrone won the Best Director award for Io Capitano in the 69th edition of the David di Donatello awards, presented by Elena Sofia Ricci. "This film tells the stories of those who are not listened to," explained the Roman director. "It was crucial to make this film with those who actually experienced that contemporary odyssey. Even on set, I was fortunate to work with extras who had made that journey and often found myself co-directing with them. I felt like both a director and a spectator," Garrone added. "I want to thank everyone who made the film with me, including actors Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall. If the film has come this far, it's thanks to their extraordinary, intense, and genuine performances," he said. Garrone concluded with an appeal: "I believe it's time to start teaching cinema in schools because it's important for it to reach young people."
The award for Best Leading Actress went to Paola Cortellesi for C'è ancora domani. Upon receiving the fifth award of the evening for her film, she humorously remarked, "It's all a big 'magna magna' (mess) - thanking the director (herself) who recommended me!"
The award for Best Leading Actress went to Paola Cortellesi for C'è ancora domani. Upon receiving the fifth award of the evening for her film, she humorously remarked, "It's all a big 'magna magna' (mess) - thanking the director (herself) who recommended me!"
