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Italy's Top Film Prize Goes to 'The Last One for the Road'
7 May
Summary
- Francesco Sossai's 'The Last One for the Road' won best film.
- The David Awards highlighted protests against reduced film funding.
- Admissions for Italian movies increased by 18.9% early in 2026.
Francesco Sossai's 'The Last One for the Road' achieved a significant sweep at Italy's David di Donatello Awards, the nation's premier film prize. The quirky drama about three unlikely companions also earned accolades for best director, actor, and screenplay, among others.
This year's awards ceremony was marked by widespread discontent within the Italian film industry. Filmmakers voiced strong opposition to the government's recent cuts to production rebates and incentives, which had been severely restricted for two years.
While funding has recently resumed, the allocated amounts have been reduced for 2025, 2026, and 2027. However, there are positive signs in local moviegoing, with admissions showing an 18.9% increase in the first four months of 2026 compared to the previous year.
Other notable wins included 'Gioia Mia' for best first work and its lead actress Aurora Quattrocchi for best actress. 'The Tasters,' about Adolf Hitler's food tasters, received awards for screenplay and youth David. Special honors were presented to cinematographer Vittorio Storaro and director Gianni Amelio.
