Recognized as one of the most important and innovative cultural events in Italy and worldwide, the Giffoni Film Festival returns for its 55th edition from July 17 to 26, 2025, in Giffoni Valle Piana, a small town in the Campania region of southern Italy, just a few miles from the cities of Salerno and Naples. Founded in 1971 by Claudio Gubitosi, Giffoni has become the world’s most prestigious international film festival dedicated to young audiences. What makes Giffoni truly unique [...]

Italian film tradition will be showcased this summer thanks to two important film festivals, both under the direction of Tiziana Rocca, which are set to transform the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia into international centers for cinema. Taormina Film Festival: 71 Years of Cinematic Excellence (June 10-14) The historic Taormina Film Festival will celebrate its 71st anniversary from June 10-14, 2025, continuing its long tradition of bringing international cinema to the renowned Sicilian coastal town. Set in the stunning [...]

The prestigious David di Donatello Awards, often referred to as the Italian equivalent of the Academy Awards, will celebrate their 70th edition on May 7, 2025. Established in 1956 by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano, these awards have long represented the pinnacle of recognition for excellence in Italian and international cinema. The official nominations for the 70th edition of the David di Donatello Awards were announced during a press conference held in the Federico Fellini Room at Cinecittà Studios. The [...]

The Cannes Film Festival, now in its 78th edition, will take place from May 13 to 24 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Widely considered one of the most prestigious film events in the world, the festival continues to celebrate and promote the very best of international cinema. French actress Juliette Binoche will serve as president of the main competition jury. Binoche, who won Best Actress at Cannes in 2010 for Abbas Kiarostami’s Certified Copy, brings her extensive [...]