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Childhood, Secrets & Spirits: Italian Film Wins Big
15 May
Summary
- Margherita Spampinato's 'Sweetheart' wins Kering Emerging Talent Award.
- The film recently earned Italy's David di Donatello for best first work.
- Sales for 'Sweetheart' have been secured across multiple international territories.
Margherita Spampinato, honored with Kering's Emerging Talent Award, has seen her debut film, 'Sweetheart,' achieve notable success. The film, which explores a generation gap through the story of a young boy, Nico, staying with his elderly aunt, Zia Gela, in Sicily, recently won Italy's David di Donatello for best first work.
Aurora Quattrocchi, portraying Zia Gela, also received a David award for her performance. The film, launched from the Locarno Film Festival, has been sold to distributors in Greece, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, former Yugoslavia, Taiwan, Brazil, Israel, and Argentina, among others.
The Kering award, which includes a €50,000 grant, recognizes Spampinato's ability to capture childhood freshness while delving into themes of memory, hidden histories, and mystery. The story unfolds as Nico discovers secrets within his aunt's home, hinting at vengeful spirits and challenging initial wariness into friendship.
