Italian actress Serena Rossi will receive the Campari Passion for Film Award at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, organizers announced Tuesday.
Rossi will accept the award on Sept. 10 during a ceremony in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema, ahead of the out-of-competition premiere of Scherzetto (Trick), directed by Mario Martone. Rossi stars in the film alongside Toni Servillo, Lorenzo Perrotta, Leonardo Lidi, Giovanni Ludeno and Gianluca Di Gennaro.
In a statement, Rossi said returning to the Lido to receive the honor was “a true honor,” adding that passion and the search for an authentic connection with audiences had guided her career. She said presenting Scherzetto at this year’s festival alongside Martone, Servillo and the cast made the occasion “even more special.”
The prize, presented in collaboration with the artistic direction of the Venice Film Festival, recognizes film professionals for their contribution to cinema and their creative work. Previous recipients include editor Bob Murawski, cinematographer Luca Bigazzi, composer Terence Blanchard, production designer Marcus Rowland, costume designer Arianne Phillips, production designers Tonino Zera and Paola Comencini, and director Gus Van Sant.
