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01/10/202024/03/2022

The jury of 17th Monte-Carlo Film Festival

President of the jury the worldwide renowned director Nick Vallelonga with Sabrina Impacciatore, Maggie Civantos, Lotte Verbeek. From the 5th to the 10th of October at Grimaldi Forum Monaco

A jury with a prevalence of women this year for the 17th edition of the Montecarlo Film Festival of Comedy, the prestigious event conceived and directed by Ezio Greggio which will be held from the 5th to the 10th of October at the headquarters of the Grimaldi Forum of the Principality of Monaco.

The personalities named to take part to the Jury of the 17th edition of one of the most important festivals dedicated exclusively to comedy, along with the President, the 2 times Academy Award winner Nick Vallelonga (“Green Book”, “Kingdom of the Blind”, “The Man with One eye is King”, “Choker e Stiletto”), are the talented Sabrina Impacciatore ( “A casa tutti bene”, “La passione di Cristo”,“L’Ultimo Bacio”), the eclectic Maggie Civantos ( “Vis a Vis”, “Le ragazze del Centralino”) and the Dutch actress winner of the Pardo D’Oro Award as best actress Lotte Verbeek (“Nothing Personal”,“I Borgia”, “Outlander”, “Blacklist”).

Meanwhile the first part of the competition of the Festival of Comedy of Monte Carlo, one of the most important festivals dedicated exclusively to comedy which has obtained an increasing success worldwide with public and critics has been completed: in the short films section have been selected 5 auteur short films on the Filmfreeway platform, now in the shortlist to win the Short Comedy Award which will reward the best short film.

The finalist titles are : Snake Oil directed by Remy Archer (UK),That no one knows directed by Martin Guggisberg (Switzerland), The Line directed by Tim Butcher (UK), Cash Stash directed by Martin Darondeau and Enya Baroux (France),Green Lake directed by Emanuele Daga (USA).

Ezio Greggio, “We are proud of having a womanly Jury this year along with the President Nick Vallelonga, who I appreciate a lot. The new edition of the festival will be held in the full respect of the rules for the Covid emergency control which is unfortunately still running, but we are sure that this year the festival even if a little different will be a special edition“.

The event, in collaboration with EFG Bank ( Monaco), has always been held under the High Patronage of S.A.S. Prince Albert II de Monaco and of the Italian Embassy. Radio Monte Carlo is the official radio of the Festival which thanks Ezio Greggio’s commitment and the pitied Maestro Mario Monicelli (co-founder of the Festival), has evaluated comedy even in other international festivals such as Cannes, Rome and Venice.

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05/07/202005/07/2020

MONTE CARLO FILM FESTIVAL DE LA COMÉDIE, CREATED AND DIRECTED BY EZIO GREGGIO, POSTPONED TO 5-10 OCTOBER 2020

The 17th edition of the Monte Carlo FIlm Festival de la Comédie, conceived and directed by Ezio Greggio, was scheduled from 20 to 25 July, but was postponed to 5-10 October, always at the Grimaldi Forum of the Principality of Monaco, to ensure fully conducting it safely.

President of the jury of the 17th edition confirms Nick Vallelonga twice an Oscar award for the film “Green Book”, actor, screenwriter, producer and director also of “Kingdom of the Blind”, “The Man with One Eye is King”, ” Choker and Stiletto “. This year, moreover, the Monte Carlo Comedy Festival considered among the most important and significant film festivals exclusively dedicated to comedy and which over the years has gained increasing success from audiences and critics worldwide, is renewed by introducing a new section entirely dedicated to short films. It will be called Short Comedy Award and is reserved for directors, actors, producers who make short film comedies. All information and registration are accessible through “Filmfreeway”, one of the largest international festival sites.

Ezio Greggio says: “The 17th edition is officially postponed from 5 to 10 October, in compliance with the rules for limiting the emergency still in progress, since we are confident and hopeful that for those dates we can guarantee the conduct of the Festival. In addition, this year, given that in July there are no conditions for a normal festival, in short, we are going for a long time, so I decided to add the “short films”. We add a competition entirely dedicated to them, commonly called “shorts”, with a prize for the Best Film that will participate in this section. There will be a selection committee which includes directors, actors, professional festival selectors, journalists. The last 5 films will be seen by the official Jury of the Festival which will decide the winner ”.

The event, in collaboration with EFG Bank (Monaco), has always taken place under the High Patronage of S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Embassy of Italy.

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04/04/202011/05/2020

CORONAVIRUS: THE MONTE-CARLO FILM COMEDY FESTIVAL CREATED AND DIRECTED BY EZIO GREGGIO DEFERRED FROM 20 TO 25 JULY 2020

The 17th edition of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comédie, created and directed by Ezio Greggio, initially scheduled from April 20 to 25 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, ensures a postponement of the dates from July 20 to 25 due to the world’s health emergency.

President of the jury for the 17th edition will be Nick Vallelonga, winner of two Oscar for the film “Green Book”, actor, screenwriter, producer and director of “Kingdom of the Blind”, “The Man with One Eye is King”, ” Choker and Stiletto “.

The Monte-Carlo Film Festival is considered one of the most important and significant film festivals devoted to comedy. Over the years, it has enjoyed increasing success with audiences and critics around the world.

Ezio Greggio says: “We are living in a very delicate moment of our existence, fighting a real war against the Covid-19 and it is by staying united that we will be able to start again stronger than ever, and it is in this optic that we work at our Festival. “

The event, in collaboration with EFG Bank (Monaco), has always been organized under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Embassy of Italy.

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21/11/201911/05/2020

LE CIRQUE WORLD’S TOP PERFORMERS PRESENTS TILT

DEBUTS IN ITALY THE FAMILY SHOW WITH THE BEST ARTISTS OF THE WORLD CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS

Go to the limits and even beyond, surprise and amaze. TILT is a unique show of Nouveau Cirque adapted to the whole family, unpredictable and romantic. TILT is a great new family show for Christmas time presented by Le Cirque World’s Top Performers, the company that brings together the best artists of Cirque du Soleil and contemporary circus.

For the public, it will be a new and unique experience, to live for more than 90 minutes without interruption and without animals.

TILT is an extraordinary contemporary circus show, to which are added music, dance and theater. All freely inspired by the hit movie Ready Player One by Steven Spielberg.

Artistic director of the show is a world star: Anatoliy Zalevskyy. Considered a living legend of the free-body acrobatic discipline, acclaimed around the world also with Cirque du Soleil and winner of the coveted Golden Clown at the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, he will also perform on stage in his famous White Act.

The performers of TILT are 24 incredible artists, selected by Le Cirque World’s Top Performers, the company that, with the first ALIS show, was a resounding success with more than 175,000 spectators. Today, more than 75 stars from around the world are part of Le Cirque World’s Top Performers.
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13/11/201911/05/2020

LUKA MODRIC IS THE GOLDEN FOOT 2019

“It’s a great honor, I am really happy to receive this award”
IN MONTE CARLO THE WINNER IS PROCLAMED AND PRIZED
THE CEREMONY TOOK PLACE ON TUESDAY THE 12TH OF NOVEMBER

Antonio Caliendo, Louis Ducruet, Luka Modric. Photo ©Golden Foot

Luka Modric is the winner of the 17th Golden Foot 2019, taking over Edison Cavani, awarded in 2018.
The prestigious and international distinction was given on Tuesday November 12th on the occasion of the ceremony awards that took place in the Fairmont Hotel, Monte Carlo.

The Croatian football star playing in the Real Madrid accepted the trophy of the golden foot from Louis Ducruet and then left his footprints, thereby joining the Olympus of the best football players of all times.
“This is an emotional moment and I am glad to receive this prize – said Luka Modric – It’s important for me and for my carrier. I am truly honored to be part of all the champions of yesterday and of today, because the Golden Foot is both aspecial and a unique award, you can only receive it once in your life”. Concerning his future, he added: “I really like being a part of the Real Madrid, I have a contract to comply with and still have a great amount of work to do with the team.”

Luka Modric’s footprints will then be turned into bronze to be added to the footprints of the other world football champions, more than a hundred, all having received the Golden Foot, along the Champions Promenade in Monaco.

According to Antonio Caliendo, who created the Golden Foot in 2003, this year’s event is, again, unforgetable.
This year’s legends went on the Salle d’Or too in the Fairmont Hotel: Carolina Morace, Paulo Roberto Falcao, Patrick Vieira and José Altafini. They have been given their trophy too and left their footprints. Among the guests were Roberto Carlos, who had received the Golden Foot in 2008.

The Golden Foot Award, unlike other distinctions, can only be won once in a carrier and the player it is awarded to has to be more than 28 years old and still on the football fields. The supporters delivered their verdict, voting for one of the ten candidates of this edition, on the website www.goldenfoot.com.
Luka Modric was the most voted player.
The other nominees: Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqué (Barcellona), Cristiano Ronaldo and Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Wayne Rooney (DC United), Thiago Sylva (PSG).

GOLDEN FOOT AWARD WINNERS
2003: Roberto Baggio (Brescia)
2004: Pavel Nedved (Juventus)
2005: Andriy Shevchenko (Milan AC)
2006: Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
2007: Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus)
2008: Roberto Carlos (Fenerbahçe)
2009: Ronaldinho (Milan AC)
2010: Francesco Totti (AS Roma)
2011: Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
2012: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
2013: Didier Drogba (Galatasaray)
2014: Andrés Iniesta (Barcelone)
2015: Samuel Eto’o (Antalyaspor)
2016: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
2017: Iker Casillas (Porto)
2018: Edinson Cavani (PSG)
2019: Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

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27/07/201911/05/2020

MONACO RED CROSS GALA

Sea, waves of flowers and the voice of John Legend. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene opened the dances

S.A.S. le Prince Albert II et S.A.S. la Princesse Charlene

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It was the 71st Monaco Red Cross Gala on Friday 26 July in the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Monte Carlo, between waves composed of 25 thousand flowers in blue blue tones on the walls, to interpret the theme of the sea and the preservation of seabed.
It is the most important gala of the summer and allows the Principality’s Red Cross to receive funds and donations to finance humanitarian actions.

The hosts are Prince Albert II and his wife, Princess Charlene, wearing an emerald green dress.

There is also Shirley Bassey, in 1971 and 2000 she was the musical guest of the event. This year John Legend is the gala star.
Here comes the film producer Monika Bacardi who at the upcoming Venice Film Festival says she will present the new film with Johnny Depp. Also present were the jewelers Alberto and Gió Repossi, the designer Isabelle Kristensen with her daughter.
Marcello Lo Giudice is the Italian artist who created the work inspired by this year’s gala, which he called Rosso Vulcano.

After the traditional Tombola with valuable prizes, dinner is served: zucchini flower is Oscietre caviar, creamy gallinette with lime, zucchini freshness, thin rock fish jelly with saffran pistils. John Dory is stuffed artichoke ‘poivrade’, greek vegetables and olive oil. Angus beef is ribsteak, preserved tomatoes with basil, shredded truffle and parmesa, charon sauce with virgin oil. Dessert is Roussillon apricot, organic milk chocolate cake and vanilla marmelade, hazelnut biscuit.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene open the dances and just before midnight the sky lights up with fireworks.
It’s up to John Legend. He’s on stage, only voice and piano. Start with Best You Ever Had and say “Thank you for your support”. It enchants in Love Me Now, reinterprets Dancing in The Dark and Here Comes The Sun. All greatest hits, like the beautiful Ordinary People and the intense All of Me. Applause for the American artist awarded with an Emmy Award, 10 Grammys Award, a Golden Globe, a Tony Award and an Academy Award. The 71st Monaco Red Cross Gala welcomed about 900 people from all over the world.

22/05/201911/05/2020

Star Team and F1 Drivers, charity champions

In Monte Carlo show and 5 goals for the soccer match with Charles Leclerc and Prince Albert II

by Andrea Munari for Radio Monte Carlo

Five goals, sweat, commitment and spectacle offered by many champions, supported by the enthusiasm of the Monegasque public and beyond, who responded to the invitation to attend the traditional football challenge in the Monaco Grand Prix week. Many champions are on the field for the Star Team for The Children and the Formula 1 Drivers Team

The game was held on Tuesday 21 May at 7 pm which, in addition to entertaining players and fans in the stands, helps less fortunate children, given that the proceeds from the collection help finance projects in the world.

Just before the start, there was also a minute’s silence to remember Niki Lauda, three times F1 World Champion, who passed away on May 20, and Max Biaggi’s father.
The match was won by the Star Team 3 to 2.

30/03/201911/05/2020

65th ROSE BALL WITH TRIBUTE TO KARL LAGERFELD

by Andrea Munari

Princess Caroline of Hanover arrives at 20.30 with her brother Prince Albert II of Monaco. Then Charlotte, Pierre and Andrea Casiraghi, respectively with boyfriend Dimitri Rassam and wives Beatrice Borromeo and Tatiana from Santo Domingo. With them also Alexandra from Hanover.

S.A.R. Princesse Caroline d’Hannover et S.A.S. le Prince Albert II

Suggestive decorations, 45 themed illustrations and 14 thousand flowers that embellish the Salle des Etoiles and the entrance to Sporting Monte Carlo. Show with 65 artists, including musicians and dancers. among them Alessandro Astori & Portofino’s, the crooner Roberto Colletta and the female trio Les Bouches Rouges.

It is Saturday 30 March and it is a beautiful spring night with a dip in the 1950s that was successful and which amused everyone, even and especially the younger generations. A wonderful journey into Dolce Vita and music. The “Riviera” Rose Ball paid homage to the unforgettable Karl Lagerfeld.

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27/03/201911/05/2020

LE CIRQUE WORLD’S TOP PERFORMERS ‘SWISS Tour 2019’

THE WONDERS OF «ALIS» IN LUGANO, ZURICH, LAUSANNE, GENEVA, BASEL from 29 March to 28 April 2019.
THE ONLY GALA SHOW WITH THE BEST ARTISTS IN THE WORLD

Aleksandra Kiedrowicz – Le Cirque World’s Top Performers

The record show applauded by over 160,000 spectators!
Emotion, surprise, wonder and fun with a cast of artists unique in the world. Only the best. This is the calling card of the artists of Le Cirque World’s Top Performers and of the ALIS show, for the first time in Switzerland and in the theater.
Let yourself be taken by the hand and set off on an imaginary journey into human qualities, into the atmospheres of 19th century fantastic literature and “Alice in Wonderland”. A show of almost 2 hours without interruptions and without using animals. It will be a new, exciting and unforgettable experience for the public.

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Quality of a production defined by critics “A unique phenomenon of its kind, a world show that enchants”. For the first time in the same show the best artists in the world from the Cirque du Soleil and the Nouveau Cirque perform, award-winning with prestigious awards in the most important festivals, TV talents and events in the world, including the International Circus Festival of Monte -Carlo, the Mondial du Cirque de Demain Festival in Paris, The Champions of America’s Got Talent, up to Guinness World Records.
Le Cirque World’s Top Performers is a very young company that has created ALIS Gran Gala to amaze and enchant spectators of all ages. A striking success and achieved in just three years with a show applauded by over 160 thousand enthusiastic spectators.
An exceptional cast consisting of 23 artists, they are equilibrists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians who present the numbers that made them famous, but also world premiere performances specially created for this Tour in Switzerland.

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14/03/201911/05/2020

AWARDS AND STARS AT THE 16th MONTE-CARLO FILM FESTIVAL

Many applause and satisfaction for the great event dedicated to the film comedy, conceived and directed by Ezio Greggio and ended with the gala evening and the awards ceremony on Saturday 9 March at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

The jury, chaired by the world-renowned film director Emir Kusturica and composed of Fellinian cinema icon Sandra Milo, French actress Mathilda May and film director, screenwriter and actor Edoardo Leo, declared the Palmares.
Best film is Hungarian, it’s titled “Bad Poems” by Gabor Reisz, which tells the inner journey of the young Tamàs, disillusioned by love after the end of his long story with Anna.
Best film direction for Nicole Palo with the film ‘Emma Peeters’, starring Monia Chokri, Andrea Ferreol and Fabrice Adde. It is the story of the suicidal aspirant Emma, disappointed by the failures of her existence, that will change her life after the unexpected meeting with a funeral home owner.
Best actor is the Argentine Ricardo Darin for “Un unexpected love”, in which he plays Marcos, joined to Ana for 25 years, who suddenly begins to wonder about love, loyalty and issues related to couple life.
Best actress is the Australian Rose Byrne for “Juliet, Naked”, described in the Nick Hornby novel, which tells the story of Annie and Duncan, obsessive fan of the mysterious rock star Tucker Crowe. The film also won the Audience Award chosen by the jury chaired by the famous Italian actor Remo Girone.
Best screenplay to Dan Kleinman and Sameh Zoabi for the Israeli film “Tel Aviv on Fire”, which recounts in a comedy key the difficulties of dialogue between two peoples perpetually in conflict.
Special prizes during the Gala Evening: Comedy Prize to Paolo Genovese, Edoardo Leo and Antonio Albanese; Career Award to Sandra Milo and Andrea Ferreol; Monte-Carlo Film Festival Award to Salvatore Esposito and international actor Michael Madsen; King of Comedy award to Carlo Verdone and Legend Award to the president of the jury Emir Kusturica.
The event is under the High Patronage of S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Embassy of Italy, and in collaboration with EFG Private Bank.
Radio Monte Carlo was the media partner of the Festival.

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