Francesca Archibugi to Chair Jury at 2026 Torino Film Festival
On October 5, 2026, the Torino Film Festival announced that the Jury of the Feature Film Section for its upcoming edition, scheduled from November 24 to December 2, will be chaired by director and screenwriter Francesca Archibugi. The announcement was made through an official statement from the festival, which takes place in Turin and is organized by the city's Museo Nazionale del Cinema.[1][2]
The Announcement
In the statement released by the festival, Francesca Archibugi is described as one of the most authoritative figures in contemporary Italian cinema, capable of combining authorial sensitivity with social observation. Her films are described as particularly attentive to family relationships, generational shifts, and the fragilities of everyday life, alternating between comedy and drama.[1][2]
Francesca Archibugi
Francesca Archibugi made her directorial debut in 1988 with the film "Mignon è partita." Over the course of her career she has received three David di Donatello awards, four Nastri d'argento, a Golden Globe, and a Flaiano Prize.[1][2]
Comment from the Artistic Director
The artistic director of the Torino Film Festival, Giulio Base, commented on the appointment, stating that he deeply admires Francesca Archibugi for the sensitivity, intelligence, and independence with which she has built her career, noting that she was already a prominent presence at a time when women behind the camera were still few, and that she continues today to support the talent of her female colleagues. Base expressed his confidence that, as jury president, Archibugi will be able to recognize talent, embrace the unexpected, and give a hearing to the most original voices in contemporary cinema.[1][2]
The Festival
The Torino Film Festival is organized by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema di Torino and takes place with the support of the Ministry of Culture - Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual, the Piedmont Region, the City of Turin, the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, and the Fondazione CRT. The announced edition will run from November 24 to December 2.[1][2]
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Sources
- ANSA Piemonte — 5 October 2026
- la Repubblica Torino — 5 October 2026