Matteo Garrones Oscar-nominated dramaIo Capitanotriumphed inItalysDavid di Donatellofilm awards on Friday evening, winning best film and best director.
It was essential to make this film with those who actually lived that contemporary odyssey.
I felt like a director but also a spectator.
‘Io Capitano’: Rai Cinema was a co-producer.Venice Film Festival
If the film has come this far it is thanks to their extraordinary, intense and true interpretation.
Other top winners on Friday evening included Italian actress and directorPaola CortellesisTheres Still Tomorrowwith six wins.
