Italian cinema great Sophia Loren
added to her packed trophy cabinet when she won the best actress
prize on Tuesday at the David di Donatello awards, Italy's
equivalent of the Oscars.
The 86-year-old triumphed for her performance as a former
prostitute and Holocaust survivor who takes in a troubled
migrant boy in The Life Ahead (La Vita Davanti a Sé) , which was
directed by her son Edoardo Ponti.
"I won another David (award) 60 years ago and , despite
everything, it seems like the first time," a clearly moved Loren
said.
"The excitement and the joy are the same.
"It may be my last film, although I'm still hungry for another.
"I cannot live without cinema".
The big winner of the night was Giorgio Diritti's Hidden Away
(Volevo Nascondermi), which won seven awards, including best
film, best director and best actor for Elio Germano's portrayal
of the artist Antonio Ligabue.
After getting 14 nominations Gianni Amelio's Hammamet picked up
just one prize, for best makeup.
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