Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio took home Best Film and Director at the 70th edition of Italy ’s David di Donatello Awards on Wednesday evening, in an historic win for a female director.

Maura Delpero’s Italian WW2 drama Vermiglio won best film at the 70th David Di Donatello awards, Italy's version of the Oscars.

Women dominated Italy’s David di Donatello Awards with Maura Delpero’s Venice Silver Lion winner “Vermiglio” taking top honors and Valeria Golino’s female empowerment drama “The Art of ...