Director David Pablos responded moved to the win of his film. “This film is very personal,” he said when he received the statue. “It is wonderful to see that he is hitting others.”

And El Camino means on the way. The film is about the relationship between a wanderer and a truck driver. Pablos thanked his actors “for the way they surrendered to this film and how they believe in me.”

The Orizzonti competition is all about rewarding films that represent the latest aesthetic and expressive trends. According to the organization, special attention is paid to, among other things, debut films and less well -known cinema.

The prize for best director went to Anuparna Roy for Songs of the Forgotten Trees. Benedetta Porcaroli won best actress for il rapimento di arabella and giacomo covi best actor for un anno di scuola.

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