La Festa chiude con 120.000 spettatori. Miglior attore Paolo Pierobon, a Smutniak premio pubblico

The Rome Film Festival concluded with an emotional awards ceremony, highlighting Kasia Smutniak's documentary "Mustang" and Rafiki Fariala's "Congo Boy." Smutniak received the audience award for her film, which reflects on her travels with her late partner in Tibet. Paolo Pierobon, recognized for his role in "Brianza," discussed the film's themes of toxic relationships. The festival saw a record attendance of 120,000, with plans for the next edition in 2027. Awards included Best Film for "I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning" and Best Director for Rafiki Fariala. The event emphasized the importance of independent cinema and its role in addressing contemporary issues.