Pianegonda, a contemporary jewelry design brand, reaffirms its presence at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, bringing its creative expression into a context where art, cinema, and beauty intertwine.

On August 29, in the Tropicana Hall of the Excelsior Hotel, the prestigious Robert Bresson Award, designed by Pianegonda, was presented to Stéphane Brizé. Promoted by the Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo and the Rivista del Cinematografo, under the patronage of the Dicasteries for Culture, Education, and Communication of the Holy See, this award was established to honor filmmakers capable of giving voice to the mystery of existence and offering the public works that question, enlighten, and foster reflection on life, work, relationships, and the dignity of every person. Brizé—an author of cinema that goes beyond storytelling to probe the collective conscience, restoring dignity to silence, fragility, and human choices—has been recognized as one of the few directors able to capture not only visible reality but also the inner depths that define the human condition.

Accepting the award, designed and created by Pianegonda, the French director reflected on an artistic journey that, film after film, has explored the relationship between man, work, love, and personal dignity. He emphasized how receiving this recognition in Venice represents for him both a privilege and a profound honor, made even more significant by the presence of Alba Rohrwacher, with whom he has just completed a new film.

The creation of the Bresson Award, realized by Pianegonda for three consecutive years, is not only a celebration of artistic excellence but also a testament to the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting culture and cinema on an international level. In previous editions, the award—always signed by the brand—was presented to masters such as Marco Bellocchio and Mario Martone, highlighting the continuity of a journey that connects jewelry design with the great auteur tradition of cinema.

On Sunday, August 31, the spotlight turned to the Sancassani Award, dedicated to the memory of Antonio Sancassani, a symbol of independent cinema made of courage, civic responsibility, and love for the audience. This year it was awarded to Giorgio Diritti, one of the most sensitive and poetic directors on the Italian scene, celebrated for his ability to give voice to marginalized communities while preserving a profoundly human and radical perspective.

The program of initiatives continues on September 4 with the Le Vie dell’Immagine Award, which will be presented to Albert Serra, the Spanish director and screenwriter distinguished for his innovative vision and his ability to move across different visual languages, creating a cinema that becomes both an aesthetic and intellectual experience.

With its signature on these recognitions, Pianegonda renews its vocation to engage in dialogue with art and contemporary culture, weaving together research, spirituality, and visual experimentation while strengthening an authentic bond with the world of cinema and its leading figures.