Comedy is acting out optimism
A very successful edition of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival of Comedy culminated with the glamorous Awards Gala on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Grimaldi Forum, masterfully conducted by its Founder and President, Ezio Greggio, accompanied by beautiful Juliana Moreira, a Brazilian model and showgirl naturalized Italian. (Photo: Juliana Moreira and Ezio Greggio @WebStudio06)
All the prizes had been officially selected by a prestigious Jury presided by famous Serbian director, actor and musician Emir Kusturica, who was recognized with the Legend Award. The other illustrious members were Sandra Milo, the iconic Italian star that worked with Fellini, Rossellini, Zampa, Molinaro, and Jean Renoir and who was presented that evening with the Career Award, charming French actress Mathilda May, and handsome Italian actor Edoardo Leo.
And the award winners are…
- Best Screenplay Award – Tel Aviv on Fire (Dan Kleinman / Sameh Zoabi)
- Best Actor Award – Ricardo Darin from Argentina (An Unexpected Love)
- Best Actress Award – Rose Byrne from Australia (Juliet Naked)
- Best Director Award – Nicole Palo (Emma Peteers)
- Best Film Award – Bad Poems (by Gabor Reisz, Hungary)
- Public Prize – The film Juliet Naked
Special recognitions
- Comedy Award – Paolo Genovese, Edoardo Leo, and Antonio Albanese
- Career Award – Sandra Milo and Andrea Ferreol
- Monte-Carlo Film Festival Award – Salvatore Esposito and American actor Michael Madsen
- King of Comedy Award – Carlo Verdone
- Legend Award – MCFF Jury President Emir Kusturica
Today’s Quote
“If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.”Jennifer Jones
Monaco Reporter 