The film, set during Italy’s tumultuous Years of Lead, explores the bond between a father and daughter who share a passion for cinema. It draws inspiration from Comencini’s own relationship with her father, acclaimed filmmaker Luigi Comencini, and unfolds during the making of his 1972 miniseries The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Comencini, 63, won awards for Best Film and Best Screenplay. Romana Maggiora Vergano shared the Best Leading Actress award for her role in the film, tying with Valeria Golino for her portrayal of writer Goliarda Sapienza in Mario Martone’s Fuori. Fabrizio Gifuni took home Best Leading Actor for his performance as Luigi Comencini, while casting directors Laura Muccino and Sara Casani were also honoured, with Muccino additionally recognised for her work on Le assaggiatrici by Silvio Soldini.
Actress-turned-director Greta Scarano won the Silver Ribbon for Best Debut Director with La vita da grandi, a drama about a woman returning to her hometown to care for her autistic brother only to discover he does not want to live with her. Determined to help him achieve independence and pursue his dream of becoming a singer, she initiates an “adulting” course. The film also earned a joint Best Comedy Actor award for Yuri Tuci, who shared the win with Pietro Castellitto, recognised for his role as Riccardo Schicchi in Diva Futura by Giulia Louise Steigerwalt.
In the supporting acting categories, Matilda De Angelis and Elodie were honored for their roles as inmates who enter the life of Goliarda Sapienza in Fuori, while Francesco Di Leva was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his intense performance as a violent husband and father in Familia by Francesco Costabile.
Following Il tempo che ci vuole, Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope was another strong contender, winning three Ribbons: Best Cinematography (Daria D’Antonio), Best Editing (Cristiano Travaglioli, also awarded for Familia), and Best Soundtrack (Lele Marchitelli). The film’s lead, Celeste Dalla Porta, was named one of the year’s breakout talents alongside Familia’s Francesco Gheghi, who also received the “Cameo of the Year” award for his role in Fuori.
Gabriele Mainetti received the Best Director award for La città proibita, which also earned the award for Best Live Sound (Angelo Bonanni), who was additionally recognised for his work on Hey Joe by Claudio Giovannesi.
The National Board of Directors presented the “Film of the Year” award to Diamanti, directed by Turkish-Italian filmmaker Ferzan Ozpetek. Lifetime Achievement honours were given to Cristina Comencini and Marco Tullio Giordana.
Follemente by Paolo Genovese won Best Comedy, with its star Pilar Fogliati awarded Best Comedy Actress. Genovese also received the Hamilton Award – Behind the Camera.
Best Original Subject went to Enrico Audenino and Valerio Mastandrea for Despite. Two awards went to Le Déluge – The Last Days of Maria Antonietta by Gianluca Jodice, with Tonino Zera winning Best Set Design and Massimo Cantini Parrini honoured for Costume Design.
Best Original Song was awarded to Canta ancora, written and performed by Arisa with music by Giuseppe Barbera, from The Boy with Pink Pants by Margherita Ferri.
A Special Silver Ribbon went to Luca Zingaretti for The House of Looks, while its lead actor, Gianmarco Franchini, was recognised by the Nobis Foundation. The Nino Manfredi Award was shared by actress Barbara Ronchi, director Andrea Segre, and screenwriter Marco Pettenello for Berlinguer – The Great Ambition.
The Nuovo Imaie Award went to Ludovica Nasti (The Story of Frank and Nina) and Samuele Carrino (The Boy with the Pink Trousers), while the BNL-BNP Paribas Award was presented to Familia. Rachele Potrich, who debuted in Vermiglio by Maura Delpero, received the Graziella Bonacchi Award.
Finally, Gli immortali by Anne Riitta Ciccone received a special mention from the Nastri d’Argento panel for its overall quality.
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