David Di Donatello Awards: ‘The Last One For The Road’ Leads Nominations For 71st Edition
Why it matters: The 71st David di Donatello Awards on May 6 will crown Italy's top films.
- 'The Last One For The Road' by Francesco Sossai, which premiered at Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2025, received a leading 16 nominations, including Best Film and Best Director.
- Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia,' the Venice opener, is a strong contender with 14 nominations, while Silvio Soldini's WW2 drama 'The Tasters' garnered 13 nominations.
- Gennaro Nunziante's box office hit 'Buen Camino' starring Checco Zalone, surprisingly only received a single nomination for Best Original Song.
- The 71st David di Donatello awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at Cinecittà on May 6.
Francesco Sossai's road movie, 'The Last One For The Road,' leads the 71st David di Donatello Awards nominations with 16 nods, closely followed by Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia' (14 nominations) and Silvio Soldini's 'The Tasters' (13 nominations). Despite its box office success, Gennaro Nunziante's comedy 'Buen Camino' surprisingly secured only one nomination for Best Original Song, highlighting a potential disconnect between popular appeal and critical recognition.
