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SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 27TH EDITION, 2026
ARE OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
APULIAN SHORT FILM UNDER 35
Ritorna il festival, dal 7 al 14 novembre 2026
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Joachim Trier, 2 volte vincitore dell’Ulivo d’Oro ha vinto l’OSCAR 2026
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I premi e vincitori della 26esima edizione, 2025
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European feature film
NATIONAL PREMIERES
The Competition features films from across Europe competing for the coveted Golden Olive - Cristina Soldano Award. A selection of works premiering in Italy that explore the reality of contemporary Europe.
Special Event
NATIONAL PREMIERE FILMS
Emidio Greco Award
ITALIAN SHORT FILMS
Mario Verdone Award
DEBUT ITALIAN DIRECTORS
Cinema and Reality
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE
The “Protagonists of European and Italian Cinema” sections include a retrospective of representative films by major European and Italian directors hosted by the festival. During the Festival, the Golden Olive for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded, a recognition reserved for masters who have left an indelible mark on the history of cinema.
PROTAGONIST OF EUROPEAN CINEMA - 2024
Roman Polansky, director
PROTAGONIST OF ITALIAN CINEMA - 2025
Saverio Costanzo, director
The world of short films through the following sections: Puglia Show, a competition for young filmmakers from Apulia; CSC Showcase, a section dedicated to the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia Foundation featuring short films from the National Film School; EFA Shorts, a showcase of short films nominated for the European Best Short Film Award.
Puglia Show
'Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia' Showcase
EFA Shorts
Festival Off
Festival events in the city of Lecce
Palmarés
Golden Olive: a unique award for 26 years of European Cinema history
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