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MONTE-CARLO COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL PROVIDED EVERYONE WITH CHEER VITAMINS
The Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival landed at the Grimaldi Forum , led by its founder and director , Ezio Greggio . Lasting from Monday the 31st May until Saturday the 5th June 2021 , under the high patronage of H . S . H . Prince Albert II of Monaco the event was the best way to meet emerging and established actors and film directors of different nationalities . The Spanish production , ‘ Sentimental ’, directed by Cesc Gay was awarded the Best Movie Prize for its topicality and the skilful and invisible film direction . Griselda Siciliani , from Argentina , star of the play , was nominated as the Best Actress for her spontaneity . The Best Director Award went to ‘ Dinner in America ’, by Adam Rehmeier ( U . S . A .) for the empathy it generates in the public . The Audience Award was appointed to ‘ Swan Song ’ by Todd Stephens ( U . S . A .) for its comical and bittersweet nostalgia while Udo Kier , interpreting the main character , was named as the Best Actor . The Honourable Mention went to ‘ Honeymood ’ a romantic comedy by Talya Lavie ( Israel ). ‘ Wichita ’ by Sergine Dumais ( U . S . A . -Canada) was recognized as the Best Short Comedy for the effectiveness of filmmaking . The Oscar-awarding actor , Chazz Palminteri , was given the Movie Legend Award . The Monte-Carlo Career Award went to the Italian skilled actress , Micaela Ramazzotti , awarded with the prestigious Donatello Prize . The Monte-Carlo Award went to Rocío Muñoz Morales , actress , presenter and writer , as a lady model of empowerment . The Monte-Carlo Film Festival Award was appointed to Raoul Bova , to Mario De la Rosa and to Giacomo Ferrara .
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Ezio Greggio and Micaela Ramazzotti
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DISCOVER ODYSSEY : THE MOST CONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS IN MONTE-CARLO
AN INVITATION FROM THE MONEGASQUE ASSOCIATION FOR LATIN AMERICA TO ITS GALA
AMLA is back on track and after a successful first ‘ Latin American Gastronomic Masterclass and Lunch ’ it organised a Gala called Our Story Of Consciousness , Connection & Balance . Live Latin music and tribal ancestral shows , interactive talks by experts in the fields of science , mind , body and soul , nature , sounds and decoration as well Latin America flavours and colours . A charity auction of unique experiences and positive art including live painting reproducing beautiful energy was organised during the event . Charitable donations of 50000 € went to The David de Rothschild FondaMental Fondation Suisse , who applies multidisciplinary studies and comprehensive solutions to treatment and diagnosis of mental conditions such as anxiety , depression , stress and compulsive repetitive behavior .
The emblematic Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo invited everyone to discover Odyssey , from 10 June 2021 , for a drink or dinner in an exceptional setting imagined and designed by Karl Lagerfeld , accessible to all on summer evenings . From 7.00 pm onwards , Odyssey goes into afterwork mode and offers you aperitifs and gourmet tapas . In the restaurant , Chef Christophe Cussac has created a Mediterranean-inspired menu that highlights the freshness , lightness and quality of seasonal products .
The Monaco Association for Latin America creates fundraising events that communicate the necessity of unity , wisdom and proactive engagement , and are representative of Latin American Society and Culture , and of their traditions , literature , art , gastronomy , music and dance .
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