ANACAPRI, Dec 15 – The movie ”The Wheels Of Heaven” directed by Ben Charles Edwards and starring Mickey Rourke will officially open “Capri Hollywood 2024”, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, in Ancapri Cinema Paradiso. The 29th edition of the International Festival was promoted with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Campania Region under the patronage of the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, the City of Capri, Comune di Anacapri, the Croce Rossa Italiana, and Nuovo Imaie. The great feast of international winter cinema awaited by the U.S. majors ahead of the ‘awards season and sponsored by Intesa Sanpaolo, Riflessi – Made in Italy, Frecciarossa and Givova.

Italian info “The Wheels of Heaven”

English info “The Wheels of Heaven”

The post ” THE WHEELS OF HEAVEN” OFFICIALLY OPENING “CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL 2024”. DEC 27 AT 6:15 PM –IN ANACAPRI CINEMA PARADISO first appeared on Capri Film Festival.

Con l’Humanitarian Capri Award al film italiano campione d’incassi 2024 ‘Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa’ di Margherita Ferri con Claudia Pandolfi e Andrea Arru (prodotto da Roberto Proia per Eagle Pictures) l’impegno sociale ed umanitario sarà al centro della 29esima edizione di Capri, Hollywood (26 dicembre – 2 gennaio) che con 218 opere ha scelto il tema ‘Diversity: The Colors of Beauty’.
“L’importante film denuncia contro il bullismo e l’omofobia tratto da una tragica storia vera ha già incassato già più di otto milioni di euro e continua a coinvolgere il pubblico e soprattutto i più giovani – sottolinea il fondatore e produttore del festival Pascal Vicedomini – è un segnale potente della forza del nostro cinema che con questi temi può imporsi ad un pubblico globale”.

L’Humanitarian Award sarà consegnato anche a Dario D’Ambrosi, pioniere del teatro patologico a Roma.
Il tema della Diversità come valore sarà dibattuto nei Simposi alla Certosa di San Giacomo che ospiterà una mostra di B.Zarro, madrina l’attrice Vittoria Schisano.

Così come significativa è l’assegnazione del ‘Capri Best Ensemble Cast Award 2024″ al film ‘Emilia Pérez’ di Jacques Audiard con Karla Sofía Gascón, trionfatore agli Efa Awards, con 10 nomination ai Golden Globes e tra le opere più attese agli Oscar (2 marzo).
Intanto l’isola azzurra di prepara a riaccendere i riflettori: in cartellone 218 film di cui 71 sull’isola (Cinema Paradiso di Anacapri e Centro Congressi di Capri) e 147 in streaming (71 sulla piattaforma eventive.org e 76 su mymovies.it).
Come tradizione si incontreranno cinema italiano e internazionale in un ponte che ormai tradizionalmente apre la stagione degli awards: attesi l’attrice Martina Scrinzi (protagonista di “Vermiglio” di Maura Delpero in corsa per il Golden Globe e l’Oscar 2025) e il giovane Andrea Arru (con Samuele Carrino protagonista del film della Ferri, primo italiano negli incassi), Bobby Moresco e Yaniv Raz (USA), Pascal Tessaud (Fra), il regista inglese Ben Charles Edwards e l’attore Gary Stretch (UK) per il film d’apertura in anteprima mondiale “The Wheels of Heaven” co-interpretato da Mickey Rourke, e ancora, gli attori Frank Grillo, Clayton Norcross, Katherine Kelly Lang (USA), Vincent Riotta (UK), Eleonora Ivanova e Dimitar Nikolov, Dessy Tenekedjieva (Bul), Madalina Ghenea (Rom) insieme a Massimo Ghini, Lina Sastri, Peppe Lanzetta, Claudia Gerini, Massimo Boldi, Enrico Vanzina, Giampaolo Morelli, Maria Pia Calzone, i premi Oscar Zach Staenberg, Alessandro Bertolazzi e Gianni Quaranta. Presieduta dallo sceneggiatore premio Oscar Nick Vallelonga (Green Book) e da Franco Nero, il festival è organizzato dall’Istituto Capri nel Mondo, presidente onorario Tony Renis, con il sostegno del MiC (Dg Cinema e Audiovisivi), della Regione Campania, il patrocinio della Città di Capri, del Comune di Anacapri, della Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Croce Rossa Italiana, Nuovo Imaie, Assemblea Parlamentare del Mediterraneo e dei Musei di Capri. Partner sono Intesa Sanpaolo, Riflessi-Made in Italy, Frecciarossa e Givova con la partecipazione di Isaia, Caremar, Hollywood Reporter-Roma e Radio2 Rai.

–

With the Humanitarian Capri Award presented to the Italian box office hit of 2024, Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa (The Boy with the Pink Pants) by Margherita Ferri, starring Claudia Pandolfi and Andrea Arru (produced by Roberto Proia for Eagle Pictures), social and humanitarian commitment will take center stage at the 29th edition of Capri, Hollywood (December 26 – January 2). This year’s theme, “Diversity: The Colors of Beauty,” will be explored through 218 works.

“The significant film, a powerful denunciation of bullying and homophobia inspired by a tragic true story, has already grossed over eight million euros and continues to captivate audiences, especially younger viewers,” noted festival founder and producer Pascal Vicedomini. “It is a powerful testament to the strength of our cinema, which, by addressing such themes, can resonate with a global audience.”

The Humanitarian Award will also be presented to Dario D’Ambrosi, a pioneer of Pathological Theater in Rome.

The theme of diversity as a value will be further explored during symposia at the Certosa di San Giacomo, which will also host an exhibition by B.Zarro, with actress Vittoria Schisano as its patroness.

Equally noteworthy is the presentation of the Capri Best Ensemble Cast Award 2024 to Jacques Audiard’s film Emilia Pérez, starring Karla Sofía Gascón, a triumph at the EFA Awards, with 10 Golden Globe nominations, and one of the most anticipated contenders at the Oscars (March 2).

Meanwhile, the Blue Island is gearing up to take center stage once again. The festival will feature 218 films, with 71 screenings on the island (at Cinema Paradiso in Anacapri and the Capri Congress Center) and 147 available via streaming (71 on the platform eventive.org and 76 on mymovies.it).

As per tradition, Italian and international cinema will meet in a bridge that has become the symbolic opener of the awards season. Expected attendees include actress Martina Scrinzi (star of Vermiglio by Maura Delpero, competing for the Golden Globe and the 2025 Oscar) and young talent Andrea Arru (co-starring with Samuele Carrino in Ferri’s record-breaking film at the Italian box office). Other notable names include Bobby Moresco and Yaniv Raz (USA), Pascal Tessaud (France), British director Ben Charles Edwards and actor Gary Stretch (UK) for the world premiere of the opening film The Wheels of Heaven, co-starring Mickey Rourke.

Additionally, the event will welcome actors Frank Grillo, Clayton Norcross, and Katherine Kelly Lang (USA); Vincent Riotta (UK); Eleonora Ivanova, Dimitar Nikolov, and Dessy Tenekedjieva (Bulgaria); Madalina Ghenea (Romania); along with Massimo Ghini, Lina Sastri, Peppe Lanzetta, Claudia Gerini, Massimo Boldi, Enrico Vanzina, Giampaolo Morelli, Maria Pia Calzone, and Academy Award winners Zach Staenberg, Alessandro Bertolazzi, and Gianni Quaranta.

Presided over by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Nick Vallelonga (Green Book) and Franco Nero, the festival is organized by the Capri in the World Institute, with honorary president Tony Renis. It is supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture (DGCinema e Audiovisivi), the Campania Region, and enjoys the patronage of the City of Capri, the Municipality of Anacapri, the Metropolitan City of Naples, the Italian Red Cross, Nuovo IMAIE, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, and the Museums of Capri.

The festival’s partners include Intesa Sanpaolo, Riflessi-Made in Italy, Frecciarossa, and Givova, with contributions from Isaia, Caremar, The Hollywood Reporter-Rome, and Radio2 Rai.

The post ITALIAN BLOCKBUSTER OF THE YEAR ‘THE BOY WITH PINK TROUSERS’ TO RECEIVE “CAPRI HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2024”. FROM DECEMBER 26 THE 29TH ANNUAL CAPRI HOLLYWOOD FESTIVAL first appeared on Capri Film Festival.

The announcement was made by Tony Renis, honorary president of the festival organized by the Capri nel Mondo Institute, with the support of MiC-Dg Cinema and Campania Region, alongside Intesa Sanpaolo, Frecciarossa, Riflessi, and Givova.

“Great music has always been at the heart of Capri Hollywood, and this year it will be no different, with three moments of profound emotional impact,” said Renis, announcing the preview of the documentary “Nero a metà” by Stefano Senardi and Marco Spagnoli, set to premiere in theaters on January 4, 5, and 6 with Eagle Pictures. The release marks the tenth anniversary of Pino Daniele’s death (who would have turned 70 in 2025).

Tony Esposito and James Senese will also join Spagnoli to share anecdotes about the documentary, which takes its name from the famous 1980 album (recently re-released).

In tribute to the legendary Peppino Di Capri, the first images from Cinzia Th Torrini’s film “Champagne” will be presented. The movie explores the life of the former Capri street urchin who began his career at the age of four, enchanting American soldiers stationed on the island with his piano playing. In the Rai Fiction-O’ Groove co-production, Francesco del Gaudio stars as the singer (now 85 years old) and will be honored during the festival alongside the director, fresh from her recent Netflix success “Sei nell’anima,” dedicated to Gianna Nannini.

Finally, the program includes a special screening of the film “Sinatra! Eternity,” which depicts the tumultuous relationship between 35-year-old Frank Sinatra and the ultimate diva of the time, Ava Gardner. The story unfolds through an interview with Frank (played by Italian-American Rico Simonini, a highly successful doctor with a compelling artistic flair) conducted by journalist and biographer Bob Nelson (Michael Madsen).

Capri, Hollywood 2024, which will focus on the theme of diversity, has already announced the Best Cast award for “Emilia Pérez” by Jacques Audiard (starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz), a film which has triumphed at the EFA Awards. Moreover, the Cult Award will be presented to Johnny Depp‘s “Modì”, and the Visionary Award to “Eterno Visionario”, a movie by Michele Placido about Pirandello.

The post LEGENDARY ARTISTS PINO DANIELE, PEPPINO DI CAPRI AND FRANK SINATRA TO BE CELEBRATED AT 29th EDITION OF CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ANNUAL EVENT FROM DECEMBER 26th TO JANUARY 2nd first appeared on Capri Film Festival.