David di Donatello: Sorrentino and Mainetti dominate, 'It was the hand of God' best film, but it was the triumph of cinema made in Naples.
Paolo Sorrentino's 'It Was the Hand of God' and Gabriele Mainetti's 'Freaks Out' dominated the evening of the David di Donatello Awards, with a ceremony that returned to being in person, which was a great celebration for cinema, one of the sectors that suffered the most from the pandemic.
Hosts, with elegance and sympathy, at Cinecittà and in the prime time of Rai1, Carlo Conti and Drusilla Foer gave rhythm to an event full of recognitions for directors, actors and all the professionals of a sector that has always been an Italian excellence.
The war only touched one evening when cinema was finally celebrated again, and it did so when Drusilla Foer read the historic speech written by Charlie Chaplin for the film 'The Great Dictator'. Many awards were won by 'Freaks Out', with six statuettes, and above all from 'It was the hand of God' by Paolo Sorrentino, which won 4 awards, but among these the most prestigious, best film and best director, as well as best supporting actress and best photography.
Very well 'Ennio', the film dedicated by Giuseppe Tornatore to Ennio Morricone, who won three statuettes, while 'Here I laugh' by Mario Martone has obtained two awards, and also 'Firm air', by Leonardo Di Costanzo, two awards including best leading actor, Silvio Orlando.
“I really didn't expect it. I dedicate this award to my wife,” said the actor while withdrawing it. “He’s fine,” he joked, “and he’s definitely the best person I’ve ever met in my life.”
He then encouraged his colleagues by saying that to continue doing his job he had to “move. In the last year I've toured 40 cities acting, you have to move your ass”. The best leading actress, Swamy Rotolo, who plays the role of 'To Chiara'. The actress, just 17 years old, appeared visibly moved on stage, while receiving a real standing ovation from everyone present.
Among the non-protagonists, best actress Teresa Saponangelo, for the film 'It was the hand of God'. “We managed to move many people, I want to dedicate this award to my family who supported me”, said the actress.
Many have dedicated the award to their family, who understood and supported them in the difficult path to becoming an actor, to the point that Drusilla Foer joked: “Maybe we should also give a David to families”.
Eduardo Scarpetta won the statuette for his performance in the film 'Qui rido io', and dedicated it “to Mario, my father, who I lost when I was 11 and a half”, he said, getting emotional, and also “to my mom who is at home and is watching me, and to my sister sitting here.”
There was also space for a David ex aequo, for the photography of 'È stato la mano di Dio' and 'Freaks Out'.Moments of emotion and a long applause, with all those present standing, welcomed the memory of Monica Vitti, who passed away this year, with a film projected on the big screen. Immediately afterwards, Drusilla Foer sang 'Senza fine', while the images of all the actors and protagonists of cinema who passed away during the year passed on the screen.
Giuseppe Tornatore's 'Ennio', dedicated to Morricone, wins awards for documentary (the director's eleventh statuette), editing and sound. Among the screenplays, 'Ariaferma' (original) and 'L'Arminuta' (adaptation) win. Also winning a David are 'Diabolik' (original song), 'I fratelli De Filippo' (music) and 'Piccolo corpo' (directorial debut).
Article published on May 4, 2022 - 07:17 pm
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