Giffoni Film Festival 2024: 54th Edition Explores 'The Illusion of Distance'
The 54th Giffoni Film Festival, titled 'L'illusione della distanza' (The Illusion of Distance), is scheduled to take place from July 19 to 28, 2024, in Giffoni Valle Piana, Salerno. Established by Claudio Gubitosi, the festival explores themes of youth isolation and separation. A selection of over 100 films will be showcased, with 5,000 jurors from 33 countries evaluating them, focusing on issues such as ethnic discrimination and identity. Competing titles include premieres like 'L'ultima settimana di settembre' and 'Ozi – La voce della foresta.' Special presentations will highlight works by Paolo Sorrentino and Valeria Golino, while guests such as Paolo Bonolis and astronaut Walter Villadei are expected. Culinary events will feature 50 chefs, alongside podcasts including 'Muschio Selvaggio.'
Key facts
- 54th edition titled 'L'illusione della distanza'
- July 19-28, 2024 in Giffoni Valle Piana, Salerno
- 5,000 jurors from 33 countries
- Over 100 films in competition
- Selection from over 3,000 productions
- Gryphon Award for winning films
- Premieres include films with Diego Abatantuono, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paolo Sorrentino
- Special event 'Il ragazzo dai pantaloni rosa' based on Andrea Spezzacatena's story
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Gubitosi
- Jacopo Gubitosi
- Diego Abatantuono
- Marco Leonardi
- Cristina Donadio
- Tim Harper
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Carlos Saldanha
- Giampaolo Morelli
- Carolina Crescentini
- Valentina Barbieri
- Gianluca Ansanelli
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Celeste Della Porta
- Dario Aita
- Daniele Rienzo
- Paolo Ruffini
- Valeria Golino
- Tecla Insolia
- Alma Noce
- Giuseppe Spata
- Claudia Pandolfi
- Samiele Carrino
- Andrea Arru
- Sara Ciocca
- Teresa Manes
- Andrea Spezzacatena
- Paolo Bonolis
- Seydou Sarr
- Moustapha Fall
- Matteo Garrone
- Paolo Celata
- Egidia Beretta Arrigoni
- Vittorio Arrigoni
- Paolo Benanti
- Nico Acampora
- Viola Ardone
- Andrea Riccardi
- Walter Villadei
- Nicola Fratoianni
- Giuseppe Conte
- Elly Schlein
- Bonucci
- Howe
- Castrogiovanni
- Caterina Angelucci
Institutions
- Giffoni Film Festival
- Community of San Patrignano
- Dipartimento Politiche Giovanili e Servizio Civile Universale
- Ministero dell’Interno
- Community of Sant'Egidio
- Sport e Salute – Illumina
- MNcomm
- Dopcast
- Artribune
Locations
- Giffoni Valle Piana
- Salerno
- Italy
- Gaza