Among the guests—from July 30th to August 3rd—the young actor presents his debut behind the camera. Maurizio Lombardi and Giulia Michelini are confirmed, as well as Selene Caramazza.

July 14, 2025

The 8th edition of the Saturnia Film Festival, scheduled from July 30th to August 3rd, 2025, in the most charming villages of the Tuscan Maremma, expands the list of guests, in addition to those already announced – including Lillo Petrolo, Francesco Costabile, Christian Filippi and Stefano Lorenzi.

Confirming the Festival’s auteur-focused character and contemporary scope—promoted by the cultural association ARADIA PRODUCTIONS, chaired by Antonella Santarelli and artistically directed by director Alessandro Grande—the lineup expands with Giulia Michelini, the protagonist of Stefano Lorenzi’s film Afrodite, alongside Ambra Angiolini.

Another confirmed guest is Francesco Gheghi, who won Best Actor in the Orizzonti section at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for his performance in Francesco Costabile’s Familia. Gheghi is also participating as a director, presenting his short film La buona condotta, which marks his directorial debut.

Another actor at Saturnia as a director is Maurizio Lombardi, who is bringing his short film Marcello to the competition. Gheghi himself stars in the film, which has already won a Nastro d’Argento.

Finally, here’s the announcement of the official jury for the Short Film Competition, chaired by Paolo Orlando (director of Medusa Film), and composed of Selene Caramazza, Manuela Rima (01 Distribution), Mario Mazzetti (Anec, Fice, Vivilcinema), and Teresa Pasquini (Rai Cinema). (n/b)

Source: https://cinecittanews.it/