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'Sweetheart' Wins Top Awards and Kering Prize
15 May
Summary
- Margherita Spampinato's 'Sweetheart' honored with Kering Emerging Talent Award.
- Film also won Italy's David di Donatello for best first work.
- Sales secured across multiple international territories.
Margherita Spampinato's directorial debut, 'Sweetheart' ('Gioia Mia'), has achieved notable recognition, including the prestigious Kering Emerging Talent Award and Italy's David di Donatello for best first work. The film's leading actress, Aurora Quattrocchi, also received a David award for her portrayal of the elderly aunt, Zia Gela.
This generation gap drama, centered on a young boy named Nico spending a summer with his reserved aunt in a Sicilian town, has resonated with audiences and critics. Its success has led to multiple international sales, with distribution secured in territories including Greece, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil.
The Kering Emerging Talent Award, which includes a €50,000 grant for a director's second work, was presented to Spampinato for 'Sweetheart.' A statement highlighted the film's ability to capture childhood freshness while exploring themes of transmission and hidden histories.
