Capri Hollywood rewards Life ahead with Sophia Loren

(ANSA) - NAPLES, DEC 20 - EdoardoPonti's 'Life in front of himself' with Sophia Loren was awarded the "Capri Humanitarian Award" of 'Capri, Hollywood The International Film Festival'.

   The 25th edition of the event that opens the Awards season will be held in digital format from 26 December to 2 January with about 200 works including films, documentaries and short films for free viewing on MyMovies, events and meetings with stars on social platforms.

'' Life in front of oneself "is a tale of tolerance, forgiveness and love, as defined by its extraordinary protagonist, who in this particular year seemed even more precious to us - announces Tony Renis, honorary president of the Festival - Edoardo Ponti has created an important work capable of touching the hearts of spectators all over the world, and thanks to him the immense Sophia has given us another unforgettable character. '' Loren in the film is Madame Rosa, a former Jewish prostitute, who hosts children in difficulty in her home in Bari: he will meet the twelve-year-old Senegalese Momò (Ibrahima Gueye). Produced by Palomar and distributed by Netflix, 'Life in front of himself', a possible protagonist at the '21 Oscars, is the adaptation of a classic of the 900 by Romain Gary.

   The Festival produced by the Istituto Capri nel Mondo association chaired by Antonio Lorusso Petruzzi, is a bridge between Italian and US cinema (among the results obtained the Hollywood awards to Lina Wertmuller).

"For the holidays, we are waiting for you online at # caprihollywood25. - invites Pascal Vicedomini, founder and producer of the event - We are proud to be able to offer everyone eight days full of great cinema, meetings and awards, to live together with the many friends of the blue island '' The 'Tribute to Gianfranco Rosi' section will open, inaugurated by the film nominated by Italy for the Oscars, "Notturno" and 'European Film of the Year' in Capri. Tributes in the program also for Paolo Sorrentino, Antonio Capuano, DonatoCarrisi , Enrico Lucherini, Rainbow - Colorado Studios for animation. In 'A Digital Room With a View' a wide choice of auteur films from Italy and the world (from Favolacce and MissMarx to Waiting For The Barbarians with Mark Rylance and JhonnyDeep) . (ANSA).