Serena Rossi to Receive Campari Passion for Film Award at 83rd Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, overseen by Alberto Barbera, is set to take place at the Lido from September 2 to 12, 2026. On September 10, 2026, at 21:30 in the Sala Grande, Italian actress Serena Rossi will be honored with the Campari Passion for Film Award, just before the screening of "Scherzetto," in which she plays a leading role. This film is a collaboration between Mad Entertainment and Rai Cinema. The award, first introduced at the 75th festival, recognizes professionals in the film industry for their artistic vision and character. Rossi, celebrated for her roles in "Mina Settembre" and "Ammore e malavita," expressed gratitude to Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco and Barbera. Her upcoming works include "Il treno dei bambini" (2024) and "Biancaneve" (2025).
Key facts
- Serena Rossi will receive the Campari Passion for Film Award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
- The award ceremony will be held on September 10, 2026, at 21:30 in the Sala Grande of the Palazzo del Cinema.
- The ceremony precedes the out-of-competition screening of Mario Martone's film 'Scherzetto'.
- The 83rd Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to 12, 2026, at the Lido, directed by Alberto Barbera.
- Scherzetto is produced by Mad Entertainment with Rai Cinema, in association with EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani and Picomedia.
- Previous winners of the Campari Passion for Film Award include Bob Murawski, Luca Bigazzi, Terence Blanchard, Marcus Rowland, Arianne Phillips, Tonino Zera, Paola Comencini, and Gus Van Sant.
- Serena Rossi is known for roles in 'Mina Settembre', 'Il treno dei bambini', and 'Ammore e malavita'.
- Rossi's debut album 'SereNata a Napoli' was released on January 30, 2026, by Warner Music Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Serena Rossi
- Mario Martone
- Toni Servillo
- Lorenzo Perrotta
- Leonardo Lidi
- Giovanni Ludeno
- Gianluca Di Gennaro
- Bob Murawski
- Luca Bigazzi
- Terence Blanchard
- Marcus Rowland
- Arianne Phillips
- Tonino Zera
- Paola Comencini
- Gus Van Sant
- Alberto Barbera
- Pietrangelo Buttafuoco
- Alberto Ponchio
- Mia Martini
- Roberto Bolle
- Cristina Comencini
- Manetti Bros
Institutions
- La Biennale di Venezia
- Campari
- Campari Group
- 83. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica di Venezia
- Mad Entertainment
- Rai Cinema
- EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani
- Picomedia
- Rai1
- Netflix
- Disney
- Warner Music Italy
- Indigo Film
- Rai Fiction
- Sky Original
- Palazzo del Cinema
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Lido
- Sala Grande