Reggio Calabria FilmFest presents Bergamotto d'Argento awards

The 20th edition of the Reggio Calabria FilmFest – Festival dello Stretto has commenced in Italy, honoring significant figures in Italian cinema. During the festival's opening events, the prestigious “Bergamotto d’Argento” award, crafted by goldsmith Michele Affidato, was presented to actress Iaia Forte during a discussion on the craft of acting.

Additional recipients of the “Bergamotto d’Argento” include actor Francesco Di Leva and actress Adalgisa Manfrida. The festival also features the “Next Actor Calabria” talent search for aspiring regional actors and various film competitions, including the “Millennial Movie” section and the “CiakAlabria” documentary screenings.

Directed by Michele Geria and Gianlorenzo Franzì, this year's edition is dedicated to the memory of Leopoldo Trieste. The program includes workshops, screenings, and educational sessions at the University for Foreigners “Dante Alighieri” and the Academy of Fine Arts.