Milarepa wins top prizes at Parma International Music Film Festival

Louis Nero’s film “Milarepa” secured the top honors at the 14th Parma International Music Film Festival, winning both the Violetta d’Argento for Best Film and the Violetta d’Oro for Best Soundtrack. Composed by Andrea Guerra, the film is set in a dystopian future and follows the life of a Tibetan mystic. The cast includes F. Murray Abraham, Harvey Keitel, and Angela Molina.

Other major awards at the festival included:

• Special Jury Prize: “Le stanze di Verdi,” directed by Riccardo Marchesini and curated by Pupi Avati. • Best Director: Giuseppe Tesi for “Rosamaro.” • Best Documentary: “Hölderlin echo” by Susanne Marschall and Hannes Rall. • Student Jury Award and Best Screenplay: “Juggernaut” by Daniele and Emanuele Ricci. • Dance Award: “A part of you” by Matthäus Bussmann.