Bella Ramsey and Zerocalcare have received the "Futura - Making the Impossible Possible" award, a recognition created by the School of the Art of the Medal (SAM) of the Italian State Mint for the 56th edition of the Giffoni Film Festival. Alongside them, Gino Cecchettin and Filippo Timi also received the work dedicated to those who inspire new generations.
Bella Ramsey was honored for her ability to transform sensitivity and talent into performances that have captivated audiences worldwide. Her journey, which has taken her through Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, serves as a model for a generation still searching for role models in the world of entertainment.
A different language, the same ability to speak to young people: a "Futura" award also for Zerocalcare, a multifaceted artist recognized for his ability to depict his vision of society and human relationships in an authentic way, giving voice to generational and civic themes. His work, spanning print and the small screen, is capable of making even the most complex issues accessible. "The truth is that I am not a very optimistic or hopeful person. So I am someone who often lets himself be influenced by things that seem impossible," commented the Roman cartoonist when asked about his relationship with the concepts of "possible" and "impossible": "In reality, though, I try to surround myself with people who have that extra bit of courage. In the sense that all the things I have managed to do in my life, from comics to Netflix, to TV series, and so on, I thought were impossible, and luckily I had people around me who believed in them more than I did, and who sometimes actually took the steps themselves to make things happen. After that, it's just about trying to give your best, and indeed things have gone beyond my expectations."
Filippo Timi and Gino Cecchettin received the award together during the Festival's premiere screening of the first images from the film "Se domani non torno" (If I Don't Come Back Tomorrow). Timi was recognized for having made creative freedom the defining hallmark of his artistic journey, capable of transcending stereotypes and conventions; Cecchettin, for his commitment to raising the country's awareness on respect, education and the fight against gender-based violence, promoting a culture of awareness and responsibility through the power of dialogue.
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