Premio Silone 2026: Giorgio Pasotti Awarded, Fondazione Terzo Pilastro Honored in Pescina
The XXIX Premio Internazionale 'Ignazio Silone' wrapped up on August 22, 2023, in Pescina, Italy, following a three-day series of activities. The award ceremony, held at Teatro San Francesco, recognized actor Giorgio Pasotti with the 2026 Premio. Special Mentions for 'Che fare a Fontamara' were given to Virginia Di Mascio, Gabriele Cipollitti, Bruno Mancini, Gianni Melilla, and the Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale (FTPI), under the leadership of Alessandra Taccone, who honored the late Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele for his charitable contributions. Commemorative plaques were presented to Tiziana Cucolo and Emanuele. The event, which was hosted by journalist Luca Di Nicola, saw attendance from local dignitaries, including Pescina's mayor, Luigi Soricone. The Premio Silone aims to foster culture, solidarity, and civic participation.
Key facts
- The XXIX edition of the Premio Internazionale 'Ignazio Silone' concluded on August 22 in Pescina.
- Giorgio Pasotti, actor and Director of the Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo, received the Premio 2026.
- Special Mentions 'Che fare a Fontamara' were awarded to Virginia Di Mascio, Gabriele Cipollitti, Bruno Mancini, Gianni Melilla, and Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale.
- The Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale was recognized for its role in the revival of the Casa Museo Silone and the Centro Studi.
- Alessandra Taccone, president of the Fondazione, accepted the award, praising her predecessor Emmanuele Emanuele.
- Commemorative plaques were dedicated to Tiziana Cucolo and Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele.
- The event took place from August 20 to 22, with the final ceremony at the Teatro San Francesco.
- The award ceremony was attended by local and regional officials, including Mayor Luigi Soricone and Vice President Emanuele Imprudente.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Pasotti
- Gabriele Cipollitti
- Virginia Di Mascio
- Bruno Mancini
- Gianni Melilla
- Alessandra Taccone
- Emmanuele F. M. Emanuele
- Tiziana Cucolo
- Luca Di Nicola
- Luigi Soricone
- Giovanni Tranquilli
- Emanuele Imprudente
- Mario Quaglieri
- Antonietta La Porta
- Massimo Verrecchia
Institutions
- Premio Internazionale 'Ignazio Silone'
- Teatro San Francesco
- Teatro Stabile d'Abruzzo
- Centro Studi Ignazio Silone
- Université de Lorraine
- Fondazione Terzo Pilastro – Internazionale
- Casa Museo Ignazio Silone
- Consiglio regionale d'Abruzzo
Locations
- Pescina
- Italy
- Abruzzo