Winner for Best New Young Actor (Leonardo Maltese) and Best Camerawork.
Nominations for Best Director and Revelation of the Year. Il signore delle formiche [HD] (2022) Bluray 1080p
The film focuses on the true story of Aldo Braibanti, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for "plagio" (psychological submission), a law used as a pretext to criminalize his homosexual relationship with a younger student, Ettore Tagliaferri. While Ettore is subjected to horrific electroshock therapy to "cure" him, a dedicated journalist, Ennio Scribani, fights to uncover the truth amidst a climate of prejudice and censorship. Main Cast: Luigi Lo Cascio as Aldo Braibanti. Leonardo Maltese as Ettore Tagliaferri. Elio Germano as Ennio Scribani. Sara Serraiocco as Graziella. Blu-ray Technical Specifications Winner for Best New Young Actor (Leonardo Maltese)
Critics praised the "dignified refusal of martyrdom" in Luigi Lo Cascio's performance and the film's "quietly stirring" depiction of institutional intolerance. However, some found the screenplay overly "intellectual" and the pacing slow. Notable Awards: While Ettore is subjected to horrific electroshock therapy