The David di Donatello is the most prestigious Italian film award: it’s our version of the Oscar. The 70th edition of the award was held yesterday and crowned Vermiglio by Maura Delpero, which won seven trophies, including Best Film and Best Director (the first time a woman has won the David in this category).

Vermiglio also won the David di Donatello for Best Original Screenplay, Sound, Best Cinematographer, and Best Producer: Francesca Andreoli, Leonardo Guerra Seragnoli, Santiago Fondevila Sancet, Maura Delpero for Cinedora, in collaboration with Rai Cinema, Charades (co-production with France), and Versus (co-production with Belgium).