The David di Donatello for Best Director is a film award presented annually by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano to recognize the outstanding direction of a film director who has worked within the Ita
The 2025 recipient: Maura Delpero
Gianni Franciolini (right) was the first holder of the award, winning in 1956 for Roman Tales.
Federico Fellini won the award three times from 1957 to 1974, for Nights of Cabiria, La dolce vita, and Amarcord.
Michelangelo Antonioni won in 1961 for La notte.