The race for the 2024 Nastri d'Argento is heating up with three exceptional protagonists: Mario Martone, Paolo Sorrentino and Francesca Comencini, who lead the nominations with ten nominations each. Their films, respectively *Fuori*, *Parthenope* and *Il tempo che ci vuole*, are the most nominated in this 79th edition of the award assigned by the National Union of Italian Film Journalists (SNGCI).
Contents
- 1 “Diamanti” by Ferzan Ozpetek is the Film of the Year
- 2 The most nominated films: between festivals and Italian theaters
- 3 A Wider Selection for Best Film
- 4 Seven nominees for Best Director and Best Debut
- 5 Comedies in Competition: Five Titles to Smile with Quality
- 6 The protagonists: here are the faces of Italian cinema
- 7 Comedy: The Bright Faces Among Actresses and Actors
- 8 A season of quality that relaunches Italian cinema
“Diamanti” by Ferzan Ozpetek is the Film of the Year
The SNGCI Board of Directors has already awarded one of the most prestigious prizes: the Ribbon of the Year goes to Diamanti by Ferzan Ozpetek. The award will be presented on Monday 16 June in Rome, during the final evening of the event. The film, awarded for its strong artistic impact and international resonance, was made with a high-level female cast and the contribution of a creative team recognized for the originality and quality of the production.
The most nominated films: between festivals and Italian theaters
Alongside the three main titles, Gabriele Mainetti's La città proibita stands out with seven nominations, as do other films such as Berlinguer – La grande ambizione, Follemente and Familia, which each receive five nominations. In total, there are 42 finalist films competing for the Nastri.
A Wider Selection for Best Film
This year, in a particularly rich edition, the traditional five for Best Film has been expanded to nine titles. In addition to the three most nominated films, Berlinguer – La grande ambizione by Andrea Segre, Le assaggiatrici by Silvio Soldini, Napoli – New York by Gabriele Salvatores and *Vermiglio by Maura Delpero are also competing. The award will also be given to the Italian producers of the winning film.
Seven nominees for Best Director and Best Debut
The categories of Best Director and Best Debut also see an exceptional expansion to seven titles, a testament to the quality of Italian film production in the last year. Among the directors competing for the directorship are established names such as Pupi Avati (L'orto americano), Gabriele Mainetti, and Paolo Sorrentino, but also new voices such as Maura Delpero and Francesco Costabile.
The following are competing for Best Debut:
The Infiniteby Umberto Contarello
Black by Giovanni Esposito
The Shepherds' Dream by Tomaso Mannoni
Hello Baby by Edgardo Pistone
Greta Scarano's Grown-Up Life
For My Own Good by Mimmo Verdesca
The House of Gazes by Luca Zingaretti
Comedies in Competition: Five Titles to Smile with Quality
In the comedy section, five titles remain in competition, according to the tradition of the award. These are:
Cortina Express by Eros Puglielli
Future Diva by Giulia Steigerwalt
Madly by Paolo Genovese
The story of Frank and Nina* by Paola Randi
US Palmese by Manetti Bros.
The protagonists: here are the faces of Italian cinema
Among the leading actresses stand out:
- Marianne Fontana
- Valeria Golino
- Roman Majora Vergano
- Martina Scrinzi
- Federica Moon Winners
The following are nominated for a supporting role:
- Sonia Bergamasco
- Matilda Angelis
- Elodie (Outside)
- Sabrina Ferilli
- Federica Rosellini
- Stefania Sandrelli
Among the leading actors in the competition we find:
- Elio Germano
- Fabrizio Gifuni
- Claudio Santamaria
- Filippo scotti
- Toni Servillo (Iddu – The Last Godfather, The Dazzle)
Supporting actors:
- Robert DeFrancesco
- Francesco Di Leva
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- Silvio Orlando
- Paolo Pierobon
Comedy: The Bright Faces Among Actresses and Actors
For comedy, the nominated actresses are:
- Pilar Fogliati
- Matilde Gioli
- Lucia Mascino
- Micaela Ramazzotti
- Barbara ronchi
The actors:
- Peter Castellitto
- Edoardo Leo (Madly, 30 nights with my ex)
- Rocco Papaleo
- Alessandro Siani
- Leonardo Pieraccioni (You and I need to talk)
- Yuri Tuci
A season of quality that relaunches Italian cinema
“The choice to broaden the quintets – explained Laura Delli Colli, president of the SNGCI – It is a sign of the extraordinary quality and variety of Italian cinema in the last year. After a complex period, the sector has been able to regain audiences, critics and international visibility”.
The 2024 Nastri d'Argento promises to be a vibrant edition, celebrating the talent and rebirth of Italian cinema.
Article published on May 29, 2025 - 13:42 pm
