David di Donatello 2025: the lineup, guests, candidates and where to watch the ceremony

Seventy years and not hear them. The spotlights are about to light up on the 70ᵃ Edition of the David di Donatellothe most awaited appointment by Italian cinema. The ceremony, organized by the Academy of Italian Cinema Foundation – Prizes David di Donatello with the Presidency of Piera Detassisand from Rai In collaboration with Cinecittà spawill air Tonight in the early evening on Rai 1strictly live from Teatro 5 of Cinecittà: A place-symbol, where the echo of the great masters still resonates.

To conduct the event, an unprecedented and fascinating couple: Elena Sofia Ricciicon of our cinema, e Mikacosmopolitan artist and unique sensitivity. Together they will guide the audience between glamor, emotion and talent.


The ladder: one night, twenty -six prizes

The David evening will wind through the delivery of twenty -six awardswhich celebrate the best of Italian film production released in the room in 2024.
From the direction to the script, passing through photography and soundtrack, every aspect of the seventh art will be paid homage. And there will be the most anticipated moments: The special Davidscareer prizes and awards to the new talents.


The heart of Italian cinema

Will be Twenty -one the main categories in the race, among which they stand out:

Best movie

Best direction

Best debut for the direction

Original and not original screenplay

Best actress and actor protagonists and not

Best photography, costumes, assembly, visual effects

To these are added fundamental prizes to tell the cinema of today and tomorrow:

The David Cecilia Mangini To the best documentary

The David Giovanidesigned to approach the new generations

The AL AS Best short film


Look at the world

The David for the best international film will go to Anore Of Sean BakerWhile Ferzan Özpetek He takes home the David of the viewer For Diamondsconfirming his special bond with the Italian public.


The tributes: icons and masters

Three moments to frame:

Timothée Chalametenfant prodige of global cinema, will receive a David Special

Ornella Mutitimeless diva, will be celebrated with the same honor

Pupi Avatipoet of memory and feelings, will receive the David to his career

Finally, the Cinecittà special prize David 70established to celebrate this seventh edition, will be delivered to Giuseppe Tornatoreauthor of a cinema that has been able to move the world.


The favorites of the eve

Bets are clear: Berlinguer – The great ambition Of Andrea Segre And Parthenope Of Paolo Sorrentino they leave on equal merit with 15 applications.
They take them off The art of joy Of Valeria Golino And Vermilion Of Maura Delperoboth at 14.
But eyes also focused on Glory!surprising debut for the direction of Margherita Vicarwhich presents itself with 9 nominations. The new generation paws.


A voice, an icon: Riccardo Cocciante

Music will meet cinema with an exceptional guest: Riccardo Cocciantewhose item has crossed decades, generations and continents. A presence that promises strong emotions.


Beyond TV: radio and streaming

Those who cannot follow the ceremony on TV will still have the opportunity to enjoy it.
On Rai Radio2the management will be entrusted to the brilliant Carolina Di Domenico.
In streaming, appointment on Raiplay To live every moment, every applause, every heartbeat.


David di Donatello: all applications

Best movie

  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • The time it takes
  • The art of joy
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best direction
  • Andrea Segre, Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Francesca Comencini, The time it takes
  • Valeria Golino, The art of joy
  • Paolo Sorrentino, Parthenope
  • Maura Delpero, Vermilion
Best leading actress
  • Barbara Ronchi, Family
  • Romana Maggiora Vergano, The time it takes
  • Tecla Insolia, The art of joy
  • Celestial of the door, Parthenope
  • Martina Scrinzi, Vermilion
Best leading actor
  • Elio Germano, Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Francesco Gheghi, Family
  • Fabrizio Gifuni, The time it takes
  • Silvio Orlando, Parthenope
  • Tommaso Ragno, Vermiglio
Best Supporting Actress
  • Geppi Cucciari, Diamonds
  • Tecla Insolia, Family
  • Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, The art of joy
  • Jasmine Trinca, The art of joy
  • Luisa Ranieri, Parthenope
Best Supporting Actor
  • Roberto Citran, Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Francesco di Leva, Family
  • Guido Caprino, The art of joy
  • Pierfrancesco Favino, Naples-New York
  • Peppe Lanzetta, Parthenope
Best original screenplay
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • El Paraiso
  • Glory!
  • The time it takes
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best non -original screenplay
  • Battlefield
  • Family
  • The boy with pink trousers
  • The art of joy
  • Naples-New York
Best debut for the direction
  • Edgardo Pistone, Hello child
  • Margherita Vicario, Glory!
  • Loris Lai, Gaza’s children
  • Gianluca Santoni, Me and the dry
  • Neri Marcore, Zamora
Best direction of photography
  • Battlefield
  • Dostoevsky
  • Hey Joe
  • The art of joy
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best manufacturer
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Hello child
  • Glory!
  • Vermilion
  • Victory
Best casting
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Family
  • Glory!
  • The art of joy
  • Vermilion
Best composer
  • Iosonouncane, Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Thom Yorke, Confidence
  • Margherita Vicario and Davide Pavanello, Glory!
  • Colapesce, Iddu
  • Nicola Piovani, The children’s train
Best original song
  • Knife Edge, confidence
  • Diamonds, Diamonds
  • Atoms, Familia
  • Aria!, Glory!
  • The wickedness, Iddu
Best scenography
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • The art of joy
  • LE Dèluge – The last days of Maria Antonietta
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best customs
  • Glory!
  • The art of joy
  • LE Dèluge – The last days of Maria Antonietta
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best makeup
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • The art of joy
  • LE Dèluge – The last days of Maria Antonietta
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best hairstyle
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Glory!
  • LE Dèluge – The last days of Maria Antonietta
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best assembly
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Dostoevsky
  • The art of joy
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best sound
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Battlefield
  • Glory!
  • Parthenope
  • Vermilion
Best visual effects – VFX
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • The art of joy
  • Limonov
  • Naples-New York
  • Parthenope
Best documentary
  • Duse – The Greatest
  • The secret drawer
  • The eye of the hen
  • Ukrainian lyric
  • Before the end, Berlinguer’s last days
Best International Film
  • Anore
  • Conclave
  • Juror n.2
  • The area of ​​interest
  • Perfect Days
Best short film
  • Matteo Tortone, Sunday evening
  • Nicola Sorcinelli, Confession
  • Andee Lucini, The girl from Prague
  • Giulia Grandinetti, Majoneze
  • Andrea Gatopoulos, The Eggregores’ Theory
David Giovani
  • Berlinguer. The great ambition
  • Family
  • The boy with pink trousers
  • The time it takes
  • Naples-New York

Source: Vanity Fair

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