Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award 2025 Goes to Paolo Sorrentino in Venice
In Venice, the 24th Premio Fondazione Mimmo Rotella was presented to filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (born in Naples, 1970), highlighting the connection between cinema and visual arts. Founded in 2001 by Mimmo Rotella, this award recognizes contemporary filmmakers who blend Italian heritage with a global aesthetic. Gianvito Casadonte has overseen the prize since 2014. Notable past winners include Al Pacino, Michael Caine, Ai Weiwei, and Hayao Miyazaki. The 2024 award was given to Iddu, directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza. Sorrentino received his accolade from Nicola Canal, Casadonte, and Anton Giulio Grande, praised for the originality and poetic nature of his film La Grazia. Rotella began his décollage art with cinema posters in 1958.
Key facts
- Premio Fondazione Mimmo Rotella is in its 24th edition.
- The 2025 award was given to Paolo Sorrentino.
- The award was established in 2001 by Mimmo Rotella.
- Artistic direction has been by Gianvito Casadonte since 2014.
- Past recipients include Al Pacino, Michael Caine, Ai Weiwei, Willem Dafoe, Julian Schnabel, Hayao Miyazaki, Shirin Neshat, and Mick Jagger.
- The award ceremony took place in Venice.
- Motivation was given by Nicola Canal, Gianvito Casadonte, and Anton Giulio Grande.
- Sorrentino's film La Grazia was specifically cited in the motivation.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Mimmo Rotella
- Gianvito Casadonte
- Al Pacino
- Michael Caine
- Ai Weiwei
- Willem Dafoe
- Julian Schnabel
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Shirin Neshat
- Mick Jagger
- Ascanio Celestini
- Toni Servillo
- Mario Martone
- Marco Bellocchio
- Fabio Grassadonia
- Antonio Piazza
- Elio Germano
- Barbora Bobulova
- Antonia Truppo
- Nicola Canal
- Anton Giulio Grande
Institutions
- Fondazione Mimmo Rotella
- Calabria Film Commission
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Naples