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David di Donatello Awards

Italy · held each May

Italy’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, presented by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano — honouring the heirs to De Sica, Fellini and the great tradition of Italian filmmaking.

10 titles across 12 ceremon ies in our catalogue (10 verified wins). Each edition is ordered by wins first, then Celluloid Score; this is catalog ordering, not an official award ranking. Browse Italy.

Quick Answer: What are the David di Donatello Awards?

David di Donatello Awards are presented in Italy each May. Celluloid tracks 10 winners and nominees across 12 ceremonies (10 verified wins), ordered by wins then four-input Celluloid Score. Highest-rated title on Celluloid: The Leopard (1963) at 92%.

Highest-rated David di Donatello titles on Celluloid

Quality view by four-input Celluloid Score — independent of how many trophies a title collected.

  1. The Leopard 1963 · 92%
  2. 8½ 1964 · 91%
  3. La Dolce Vita 1961 · 91%
  4. Perfect Days 2024 · 88%
  5. Call Me by Your Name 2019 · 87%
  6. Cinema Paradiso 1990 · 86%

David di Donatello 2024 winners and nominees · 1 title

Film · nominated

  • Nominated Best Foreign Film

David di Donatello 2019 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Adapted Screenplay

David di Donatello 2018 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Foreign Film

David di Donatello 2017 winners and nominees · 1 title

Film · nominated

  • Nominated Best Film

David di Donatello 2014 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Cinematography

David di Donatello 2009 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Film

David di Donatello 1998 winners and nominees · 1 title

2 wins · Film

  • Won Best Film
  • Won Best Director

David di Donatello 1990 winners and nominees · 1 title

Film · nominated

  • Nominated Best Film

David di Donatello 1989 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Music

David di Donatello 1964 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Director

David di Donatello 1963 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Production

David di Donatello 1961 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Production

Frequently asked questions

What are the David di Donatello Awards?

Italy’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, presented by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano — honouring the heirs to De Sica, Fellini and the great tradition of Italian filmmaking. They are presented in Italy each May.

What is the highest-rated David di Donatello title on Celluloid?

The Leopard (1963) leads David di Donatello titles on Celluloid with a 92% Celluloid Score.

How does Celluloid rank David di Donatello winners?

Each David di Donatello ceremony year lists titles by verified wins first, then four-input Celluloid Score (editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb — audience separate). Category-level won/nominated results sit beside each title. This is catalogue order, not an official award ranking.