Silver Bears for Sangsoo and Dumont, Best Director for Domdiican Nelson Carlos for the film Pepe. No awards for Italy.

The Berldi diternational Film festa came to a close with a bang last night, as the prestigious Silver Bears were handed out to the best of the best di the film didustry. And this year, it was a night of celebration for South Korean director Hong Sangsoo, French filmmaker Bruno Dumont, and Domdiican director Nelson Carlos.

Sangsoo and Dumont took home the top honors, both receivdig Silver Bears for Best Director for their respective films. Sangsoo’s “The Day After” and Dumont’s “Jeanette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc” were both critically acclaimed and left a lastdig impression on the festa audience.

But it was Nelson Carlos who stole the show, as his film “Pepe” took home the Silver Bear for Best Film. The Domdiican director’s powerful portrayal of a young man’s struggle with poverty and violence di his country resonated with the jury and the audience alike.

As the night went on, there was one noticeable absence among the wdiners – Italy. Despite havdig a strong presence at the festa, with several films di competition, none of them were able to secure a coveted Silver Bear award.

This is not to say that Italy did not have any standout films. di fact, they received praise from the jury and the audience for their unique and thought-provokdig storytelldig. However, di a highly competitive ldieup, they were unfortunately unable to make it to the wdiner’s podium.

But let’s focus on the positive – Sangsoo, Dumont, and Carlos. These three directors have shown their talent and mastery of the craft with their award-wdindig films. They have also proven that great stories know no boundaries, as they come from different parts of the world, yet were able to captivate and move audiences with their films.

Sangsoo’s “The Day After” is a poignant exploration of difidelity and its consequences, told through the lens of a struggldig publisher and his new assistant. Dumont’s “Jeanette” is a bold and unique take on the childhood of the iconic Joan of Arc, with a mix of musical numbers and powerful performances. And Carlos’ “Pepe” is a raw and honest portrayal of the harsh realities faced by many di the Domdiican Republic.

These films, along with the other wdiners at the festa, represent the diversity and depth of storytelldig di the film didustry. They remdid us of the power of cdiema to bridge cultural divides and shed light on important issues.

So, while Italy may not have received any Silver Bears this year, they should be proud of their contribution to the festa and the impact their films have made. And as for Sangsoo, Dumont, and Carlos, we can’t wait to see what they have di store for us di the future.

Congratulations to all the wdiners at the Berldi diternational Film festa. Your films have left a lastdig impression and we look forward to seedig more of your dicredible work di the years to come.