To the David di Donatello 2025 triumphs Vermiglio by Maura Delpero. The film, already winner of the silver lion, brings home seven statuettes, including best film and best direction (for the first time assigned to a woman)
There 70th edition of the David di Donatello prizesbroadcast live on Rai 1 by the legendary Teatro 5 of Cinecittà – that of Federico Fellini – was conducted by the unprecedented couple formed by the singer Mika and by the actress Elena Sofia Ricci.
To triumph out was all Vermilionthe Maura Delpero film that has conquered seven statuettes, including the most coveted prizes: best film and best direction. With this victory, Delpero enters the history of Italian cinema becoming the first woman in seventy years to receive David for the direction. The director, already silver lion, defined his film “deeply antimilitarist”, remembering as stories “when we had the war at home”. Set in the last years of the Second World War, Vermilion It is a mountain fairy tale that leaves a clear imprint in the cinematographic panorama of our country.
With four prizes, Le Déluge – The last days of Maria Antonietta He established himself for his visual and aesthetic impact, including the recognition for the best scenography in Tonino Zera, Maria Grazia Schirripa and Carlotta Desmann. Three statuettes went to both Glory! by Margherita Vicario – including the one for the best debut for the direction and the best original song – both a The art of joywho shone in particular for the non -original screenplay and the interpretations of Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Tecla Insolia.
Instead affects the data on Parthenope by Paolo Sorrentino: arrived at the evening with 15 applications, The film came out empty -handedwithout receiving any recognition.
The evening opened with Francesco di Levaclimbed first on stage to receive his second David di Donatello like Best Supporting Actor thanks to the intense and disturbing role of the violent father in Family. Shortly thereafter, Ferzan Özpetek he received from the hands of Mara Venier the David of the viewer for Diamondsmore viewed film of the season. Excited, the director thanked the entire cast and dedicated the Prize to Mina and his partner Simone, with whom he has shared his life for 24 years. The statuette for the Best original screenplay It went once again to Vermilionsigned by the same of Delpero, confirming the uniqueness of his authorial vision.
The prize for the Best Supporting Actress was delivered by Peppe Fiorello a Valeria Bruni Tedeschi For The art of joy. On the stage, the actress proved to prove to be his usual ironic and theatrical verve, recalling his iconic David gag with spirit a few years ago. About The art of joythe project also conquered the David for the best non -original screenplaysigned by Valeria Golino With Francesca Marciano, Valia Santella, Luca Infascelli and Stefano Sardo. Golino told how the adaptation of Goliarda Sapienza’s novel requested three years of work, a passionate and courageous feat.
He then went on stage Giuseppe Tornatorerewarded with the Cinecittà special prize David 70 by Monica Bellucci. The director recalled the two films shot in Cinecittà, in particular The legend of the pianist on the oceanduring which he even lived inside his studies for two months. He dedicated the prize to those who are working on their first film, urging young people not to give up: “Resist and insist.”
A strong moment without filters arrived with Avati puppetsrewarded with the David to his career. Raised on stage, he addressed a heartfelt appeal to the world of politics, asking for greater support for Italian cinema. Looking at the undersecretary Lucia Borgonzoni among the public, he said: “The idea of Cinema Revolution is nice, but we need something more.” Then he added: “I participated in many prizes, but this party does not resemble Italian cinema. Here there is opulence, while there are small companies there are a crazy companies.” The public reacted with spontaneous applause. Avati concluded by asking for an effort to politics: “The most beautiful thing would be if Schlein telephoned Meloni and said to her: ‘Giorgia, see you half an hour with Giorgetti and talk about Italian cinema.'”
Moment from international star with Timothée Chalametwho received a special David. Accompanied to Rome by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner And from the father, the actor thanked without the need for translation, showing gratitude and humility. He mentioned Rossellini, De Sica, his link with Italy and the importance of Call me by your nameshot twenty in Lombardy with Luca Guadagnino, “The most important person of my career”. He closed with a smile and a “strength Rome always!”, Turning on the enthusiasm of the audience.
Perhaps the most touching moment of the evening was the tribute to Eleonora Giorgidisappeared on March 5, with Mika and Claudio Santamaria who have performed Future by Lucio Dallaaccompanied by a quote taken from Talcum powder: “We are waiting for without being afraid tomorrow”. Intense emotions even with Riccardo Cocciantewho sang It was already foreseenfrom the soundtrack of Parthenope by Paolo Sorrentino. Not satisfied with the first execution, he stopped and asked to start again. When he resumed, he enchanted everyone.
The David Giovaniassigned by a jury of high school students, went to Naples – New York by Gabriele Salvatoresappreciated for the exciting gaze on two Neapolitan kids looking for a better future. Following, Emanuela Fanelli delivered David for the Best leading actress in Tecla Insoliawinner at the age of 21 with The art of joy.
Elio Germano received the prize for best leading actor for Berlinguer – The great ambition And he transformed the moment into a vibrant speech on the Constitution, on the equality of rights, and on the value of the collective struggle: “A poor person must have the same dignity as a rich, a black of a white, an Italian of a foreigner – and let me say: a Palestinian the same dignity as an Israeli.”
An important page was also written by Francesca Mannocchiawarded with the David for the best documentary for Ukrainian lyric. On stage he thanked his producers and his son Pietro, for his patience during his long absences. In a moved voice, he dedicated the prize to those who entrusted her to their pain and recalled i 20,000 children killed in the Gaza Stripreaffirming the urgency of remaining human: “We have to remain alive in front of the pain of others.”
All the winners of the David di Donatello 2025
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
