Martin Scorsese Named Honorary President of Italy's David di Donatello Academy
Renowned American filmmaker Martin Scorsese has accepted the role of honorary president for Italy's David di Donatello Academy. This appointment signifies his continued connection and contribution to Italian cinema.
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Martin Scorsese Appointed Honorary President of Italy’s David di Donatello Academy
Martin Scorsese is set to be appointed honorary president of the David di Donatello Academy of Italian cinema, the entity that runs Italy’s equivalent of the Oscars. Scorsese’s appointment to the government-run entity follows that of Gianluca Farinelli, head of Italy’s venerable Il Cinema Ritrovato festival dedicated to cinematic treasures of the past, as the […]
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(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 25 - US cult director Martin Scorsese has agreed to become honorary president of the David di Donatello Awards, Italy's Oscars, the foundation said Tuesday. The proposal was made by the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, in agreement with the founding members of the Foundation and its President Silvia Calandrelli. The Board of Directors of the Foundation of the Academy of Italian Cinema will now meet to formally deliberate the nomination. In a letter addressed to the Mi...
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