The 79th Salerno International Film Festival has come to an end, but the energy that filled the city, the Teatro Augusteo, and every event continues to resonate.
These were days of shared emotions, stories from around the world, full theaters, and meaningful encounters — days that truly lit up the city of Salerno.
We took a moment to breathe and reflect, to fully understand what this edition has meant.
And now we can say it: this Festival ignited something special, both on screen and in the heart of the city.
Thank you to those who made the magic happen
To Artistic Director Paola De Cesare, whose vision shaped every step of the Festival.
To Festival Director Alessandro Bencivenga, who crafted the narrative and rhythm of this edition.
To our team, technicians, collaborators… and especially to our volunteers, whose passion and dedication carried the Festival forward every single day.
Thank you to the international delegations
You brought the world to Salerno: cultures, perspectives, emotions, stories that enriched our city and our audience.
Your presence was a gift — you were the international heart of the 79th edition.
Thank you to our guests and audience
To the artists, speakers, and contributors who made each event meaningful.
And to our audience — warm, curious, enthusiastic — who filled every space and gave life to this Festival.
An edition that stays, even after the lights go down
The 79th edition leaves behind emotions, conversations, smiles, future collaborations, and a city that, for one week, breathed cinema everywhere.
Thank you for shaping this extraordinary chapter with us.
See you at the 80th edition of the Salerno International Film Festival.