David di Donatello 2018: 'Ammore e malavita' vince Miglior Film

The 2018 David di Donatello awards ceremony, Italy's premier film honors, concluded with the Manetti Bros' 'Ammore e malavita' winning Best Film. Hosted by Carlo Conti on Rai after a two-year hiatus, the event featured guests including Monica Bellucci, Pierfrancesco Favino, Roberto Bolle, Giorgia, Carmen Consoli, and Malika Ayane. Steven Spielberg received a Career David Award and Diane Keaton a Special David; Stefania Sandrelli also received a Special David, stating 'cinema is the realization of my great dream that began in 1961.' Claudia Gerini won Best Supporting Actress for 'Ammore e malavita.' Women in Italian cinema, under #dissensocomune, sent a letter to President Sergio Mattarella demanding a workplace ethics code and equal pay. Giuliano Montaldo won Best Supporting Actor for 'Tutto quello che vuoi,' dedicating the award to director Francesco Bruni. Donato Carrisi won Best Debut Director for 'La ragazza nella nebbia.' Spielberg, in Italy for the award and promoting 'Ready Player One,' recalled advice from Federico Fellini. Diane Keaton presented Best Actor to Renato Carpentieri for 'La tenerezza.' Best Documentary went to 'La lucida follia di Marco Ferreri' by critic Anselma Dell'Olio. Other winners include Jasmine Trinca (Best Actress for 'Fortunata'), Jonas Carpignano's 'A Ciambra' (Best Director), and 'Gatta Cenerentola' (Best Producer, Best Digital Effects).