Protagonists of European
and Italian Cinema: Jeremy Irons and Luigi Lo Cascio
Tribute: Enzo d'Alò
European feature films at their italian premier
The Competition presents films from across Europe vying for the coveted Golden Olive Tree - Cristina Soldano Award. The selected works, all premiering in Italy, explore the reality of contemporary Europe.
Special Event
ITALIAN PREMIERES
Emidio Greco Award
ITALIAN SHORT FILMS
The “Protagonists of European and Italian Cinema” sections feature a retrospective of representative films by major European and Italian directors invited to the festival. During the Festival, the Golden Olive for Lifetime Achievement will be presented, an honor reserved for masters who have left an indelible mark on the history of cinema.
The world of short films is explored through various sections: Puglia Show, a competition for young filmmakers from Puglia; CSC Showcase, a section dedicated to the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia Foundation featuring short films from the National Film School; and EFA Shorts, a program of short films nominated for the European Best Short Film Award.
Puglia Show
'Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia' Showcase
EFA Shorts
Festival Off
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Palmarés
Golden Olive: a unique award celebrating 26 years of European film history.
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