FIrst to win at Cannes – Italians! Salvo took the Grand Prix Nespresso, the top prize at Cannes Critics Week. Salvo was directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza. Salvo also took the France 4 Visionary Awards.
Keep your fingers crossed for Sorrentino’s La Grande Bellezza and Valeria Golino’s Miele, up for the Palme D’Or and Un Certain Regard, respectively, to be announced this weekend.
Forza Italia!
From The Hollywood Reporter:
The moody Mafia thriller and love story set in modern Sicily has received solid reviews for its visually arresting style and minimalist dialogue.

