Matteo Garrone’s Oscar-nominated drama Io Capitano triumphed in Italy‘s David di Donatello film awards on Friday evening, winning best film and best director.
The film about the trials and tribulations of two Senegalese teenagers as they try to make it to Europe via the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean Sea, also won best producer for companies Archimede, Rai cinema, Pathé and Tarantula, best sound and best special effects.
Other top winners included Italian actress and director Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow which clinched best new director, actress, original screenplay for Cortellesi as well as best supporting actress Emanuela Fanelli. David di Donatello 2024 Nominations and Winners (in bold) Best Film Best Director Best New Director Best Original Script Best Adapted Screenplay Best Producer Best Actress Best Actor Supporting Actress Supporting Actor Cinematography Composer Best International Film Sound Set Design By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
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