Premio Solinas Turns 40 with Free Film Festival in Rome Honoring Paolo Sorrentino

Celebrating its 40th year, the Premio Solinas, Italy's premier film writing accolade, will host a complimentary festival titled 'Colpire al cuore. La forza delle storie e degli esordi' in Rome from December 3 to 14. This event, organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia and various partners, highlights first films from notable Italian filmmakers. On December 16, 2025, Paolo Sorrentino will receive the Premio Speciale Quarantennale. Screenings will take place at the Fondazione Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia and Cinema Spazio Apollo 11, with free entry available through reservations. The festival will also pay homage to Mattia Torre and Carlo Mazzacurati. Annamaria Granatello, president of Premio Solinas, underscores the importance of nurturing emerging talent. For complete program information, visit www.premiosolinas.it.