“After a year of prizes and international success, Private by Saverio Costanzo will represent Italy at the 2006 Oscars.
We are particularly proud of this nomination, because the film was coproduced by Istituto Luce, to whose C.E.O., Luciano Sovena, we extend our congratulations, and for the special distinction that a first feature acquires in being nominated as an Oscar contender.
It is a special wish for our cinema, and in particular for Private, a great omen for brotherhood among the peoples; that hopefully will accompany Saverio Costanzo, in a few months, to the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood”.<
Giovanni Galoppi
(President AIP-Filmitalia)

Private, a year around the world: festivals and prizes

Amnesty International Film Festival 2005: Panorama
Bangkok International Film Festival 2005: Windows On The World
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2005: Best Actor (Mohammad Bakri), Best Photography (Luigi Martinucci)
David Di Donatello 2005: Best New Director
Italian Cinema Festival in Stockholm 2005 :Panorama
Dublin International Film Festival 2005
Nastri D'Argento 2005: Best New Director
Globi D'oro 2005: Miglior Regista Rivelazione
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2005: Global Vision
Natfilm Festivalen 2005: Panorama
New Directors/New Films 2005: Panorama
Premio Saint-Vincent for Italian Cinema – Golden Grolle 2005: Golden Grolle for the Italian film which has participated in the highest number of International Festivals (Ex Equo)
Rio De Janeiro Int'l Film Festival 2005: Pan Especial/Panorama
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2005: Cinema Of The World
San Francisco International Film Festival 2005: World Cinema
Annecy Italian Cinema 2004: Panorama
Dubai International Film Festival 2004: Arabian Nights
Locarno International Film Festival 2004: Pardo D'oro Best Picture, Best Actor (Mohammad Bakri)
Festival Internazionale Del Nuovo Cinema Latinoamericano 2004: Muestra De Cine Italiano
International Film Festival Bratislava 2004: In Competition
Toronto International Film Festival 2004: Discovery
Valladolid International Film Festival 2004: Official Selection