Acclaimed director Matteo Garrone and Nunzia De Stefano were presented with the prestigious “Capri 30th Award” during the Roma Fall Gala – The Producers Night, a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival.

The award ceremony took place at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, during the Rome Film Fest, with the presence of festival presidents Tony Renis and Tony Petruzzi, founder Pascal Vicedomini, the mayor of Capri Paolo Falco, and many leading figures of Italian and international cinema – including acclaimed actors Marco Leonardi and Marcello Fonte.

The festival, promoted by the Capri in the World Institute with the support of Italy’s Ministry of Culture and the Campania Region, returns to Capri December 27 to January 2 for its landmark 30th edition.

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Il regista Matteo Garrone e Nunzia De Stefano sono stati premiati con il prestigioso “Capri 30th Award” nel corso del Roma Fall Gala – The Producers Night, evento speciale organizzato per celebrare il 30° anniversario del Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival.

La cerimonia si è svolta presso il Palazzo delle Esposizioni durante la Festa del Cinema di Roma, alla presenza dei presidenti del festival Tony Renis (presidente onorario Capri Hollywood) e Tony Petruzzi (presidente Istituto Capri nel mondo), del fondatore Pascal Vicedomini, del sindaco di Capri Paolo Falco, e di numerosi protagonisti del cinema italiano e internazionale – tra cui i noti attori Marco Leonardi e Marcello Fonte.

Il festival, promosso dall’Istituto Capri nel Mondo con il sostegno del Ministero della Cultura e della Regione Campania, tornerà a Capri dal 27 dicembre al 2 gennaio per la sua attesissima 30ª edizione.

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Franco Nero, iconic Italian director and actor wishes the film good luck: “Not a film but a work of art with a strong humanitarian impact”. This masterpiece is officially on the shortlist for the Oscars 2024 for the category “International Feature Film” along with other amazing movies such as “Perfect Days”(Japan), “The Mother of All Lies”(Morocco), “Society of the Snow”(Spain), “20 Days in Mariupol”(Ukraine) and “The Zone of Interest”( United Kingdom).

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“Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival 2023” was produced by Capri in The World Institute with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and the Region Campania (Film Commission Campania). Among th patronates Città di Capri, Comune di Anacapri, Parlamentary Assembly Of the Mediterranean, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Croce Rossa Italiana and Nuovo Imaie. In collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo, Isaia and Givova and also with Caremar and Rai Radio2.

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Matteo Garrone was honored with the “Capri Europen Director of the Year Award 2023” in Capri on December 27 during the Grand Opening Gala of the 28th Annual “Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival 2023”. He directed the movie “Me Captain” (Io capitano) which was also honored with the “Capri Humanitarian Award”. On December 11 “Me Captain” was officially nominated to the Golden Globes 2024 in the category “Best Picture Non-English Language”. The movie, produced by Archimede and Rai Cinema, and internationally distributed by Pathé Film, will be competing with “Anatomy of a Fall” (France), “Fallen Leaves” (Finland), “Past Lives” (USA), “Society of the Snow” (Spain) and “The Zone of Interest” (UK – USA).

“Me Captain” was previously honored at “Venice Film Festival 2023” (Silver Lion – Best Director Matteo Garrone), also featuring Issaka Sawagodo, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodou Sagna, Khady Sy, Venus Gueye, Cheick Oumar Diaw, Bamar Kane. The film was inspired by the true stories of emigration from Africa to Europe by Kouassi Pli Adama Mamadou, Arnaud Zohin, Amara Fofana, Brhane Tareke, and Siaka Doumbia. “Me Captain” by Italian director Matteo Garrone is now officially on the shortlist for the Oscars 2024.

“Capri Hollywood Festival 2023” will be going from December 26, more than 200 screenings @ ANACAPRI Cinema Paradiso, CAPRI Cinema Internazionale, and on the digital platforms mymovies.it and eventive.org 

“Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival 2023” is produced by Capri in The World Institute with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and the Region Campania (Film Commission Campania). Among the patronages are Città di Capri, Comune di Anacapri, Parliamentary Assembly Of the Mediterranean, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Croce Rossa Italiana, and Nuovo Imaie. In collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo, Isaia, and Givova and also with Caremar and Rai Radio2.

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Matteo Garrone’s movie “Me Captain” will receive the 2023 Capri Humanitarian Award, a special acknowledgment to be presented at the 28th edition of Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival, scheduled to unfold from December 27 to January 2.

The festival is promoted by the Ministry of Culture (Film and Audiovisual Department), Campania Region, with the support of the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, which has completely embraced the recognition for Garrone’s movie, announced by the Capri in the World Institute.

According to Oscar recipient Bobby Moresco, Chairman of Capri, Hollywood 2023, “Me Captain’ is well deserving of the Capri Humanitarian Award, as it incarnates an important work of art encouraging inclusion and solidarity among human beings, showing the utmost respect for individuality and cultural diversity. The movie emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and the need for developing sensitivity towards those whose existence is laden with discomfort and distress in large parts of the world, and whose struggle for a better life needs to be acknowledged and supported by the rest of the world.” The Italian-American screenwriter and director Moresco will be on the board of the festival’s 2023 edition together with Jim Sheridan, Shekhar Kapur, Michael Radford, the Italians Mimmo Calopresti, Enrico Vanzina, Oscar winners Alessandro Bertolazzi and Gianni Quaranta, Tony Renis (honorary chairperson) and singer Noa (honorary president).

“This is a new opportunity to open up to African migrants to whom we had previously dedicated the 2016 edition of Capri Hollywood,” added Pascal Vicedomini, founder and producer of the festival that traditionally paves the way to the global awards season. “And we’re pleased to warmly welcome the protagonists of a work that has touched the hearts of international audiences beyond all expectations. Unfortunately, the European Film Academy’s regulations don’t allow young actors Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall to be eligible for awards, despite their extraordinary performances and amazing achievements. As of 2023, we hope that the regulation will soon be amended in consideration of the new world and film realities.”

“Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival 2023” if produced by Capri in The World Institute with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture and the Region Campania (Film Commission Campania). Among th patronates Città di Capri, Comune di Anacapri, Parlamentary Assembly Of the Mediterranean, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Croce Rossa Italiana and Nuovo Imaie. In collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo, Isaia and Givova and also with Caremar and Rai Radio2.

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The film was inspired by the true stories of emigration from Africa to Europe by Kouassi Pli Adama Mamadou, Arnaud Zohin, Amara Fofana, Brhane Tareke, and Siaka Doumbia.

The screening received a great welcome at the 80th Venice International Film Festival with a standing ovation. Now is ready for the Oscars race, and ”hoping that my film will touch the heart of Americans” as Garrone said.

The Variety: ” It is hard not to get caught up in the film’s great emotional range” supported by the skill of actor Seydou Sarr.”

The Hollywood Reporter: ”An adventure peppered by moments of horror but also ravishing beauty and grace.”

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