Italian film wins eight David di Donatello awards
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In Italy, the film Andiamo a bere l'ultima, also known as Le città di pianura, received eight David di Donatello awards, Italy’s equivalent of the César Awards.
The movie follows Carlobianchi and Doriano, two longtime colleagues, as they travel to retrieve their friend Genio who has lived in Argentina since 2008. The two men discover that the beer they purchase along the way is non-alcoholic, prompting them to seek out one last drink in Venice.
While there, they befriend a young student named Giulio and invite him to join their evening. Director Francesco Sossai presented the film at Un Certain Regard in Cannes in 2025. The movie stands out in Italian cinema for its references to the 1990s and its cinematography, which echoes American films from that era. Through the characters’ conversations, the film explores themes of friendship, Italian history, and life itself. Sergio Romano won an award for his performance in the film.
