BIF & St Prize: Best Italian Film
‘For the Love of a Woman‘ Wins Best Film at BIF&St 2025
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Bari, Italy — The BIF&St (Bari International Film&Tv Festival) 2025 has awarded its “For Italian Cinema“ prizes, with Guido Chiesa’s For the Love of a Woman taking home the top honor.
A jury of film enthusiasts, led by director Costanza Quatriglio and coordinated by Vincenzo Madaro, selected the winning film from a pool of Italian feature films, medium-length works, fictional narratives, and documentaries presented as Italian previews.
The jury released a statement praising for the Love of a Woman for its ability to:
Tell with intensity and refinement a story that crosses distant eras and lands, exploring love, identity, and memory…wrapping the viewer in a profound and universal mystery, leading him on an exciting journey in search of truth and his roots.
According to Quatriglio, the jury embraced the diverse mix of fictional and documentary storytelling in the competition.
The popular jury welcomed the mix of fiction stories and documentary stories in competition with passionate curiosity. Italian cinema is vital and heterogeneous; 30 people discussed a lot and loved also films that have not been rewarded,and I believe that for each it was an opportunity for growth and enrichment.Costanza Quatriglio, Jury President
Organizers noted the strong audience turnout, especially among young people, for screenings and discussions with filmmakers.
The competition for the Italian cinema of the BIF & St 2025, with its extreme freedom of genres, codes and formats, between fiction and documentary, was highly followed in all its projection, by an audience especially of young people who has neatly queued to attend films and meetings with the authors.
The festival took place March 22-29.
‘For the Love of a Woman’ Wins big at BIF&St 2025: A Q&A
What is the BIF&St?
The BIF&St, or Bari International Film&TV Festival, is an annual film festival held in Bari, Italy. The 2025 edition, the 16th took place from March 22nd to March 29th. The festival showcases a variety of films and documentaries, particularly those in the Italian film industry.
Which Film Won the Top Prize at BIF&St 2025?
Guido Chiesa’s film, For the Love of a woman, was awarded the top prize for “For Italian Cinema” at the BIF&St 2025.
What Does the Jury Say About the Winning Film?
The jury, led by Costanza Quatriglio, praised For the Love of a Woman for its moving narrative, ability to:
Tell a story that spans across different time periods and locations.
Explore themes of love, identity, and memory.
Engage viewers with a profound and global mystery.
Take viewers on a compelling journey of discovery.
Who was on the Jury and How Were the Winners Chosen?
The jury comprised film enthusiasts and was led by director Costanza Quatriglio.The selection process was coordinated by Vincenzo Madaro. They selected the winning film from a pool of Italian feature films, medium-length works, fictional narratives, and documentaries.
What Makes the BIF&St Stand Out?
The BIF&St 2025 is noted for embracing a diverse range of genres, codes, and formats, blending both fiction and documentary storytelling. The festival encourages a mix of both fictional and documentary stories.
How Was the Audience Reception at BIF&St 2025?
The audience turnout for the BIF&St 2025 was strong, especially among young people. Screenings and discussions with filmmakers were well-attended, showing a strong interest in Italian cinema.
Key Highlights of BIF&St 2025
| Feature | Details |
| —————– | ——————————————————————————————————— |
| Festival dates | March 22-29, 2025 |
| Winning Film | For the Love of a Woman (Guido Chiesa) |
| Jury President | Costanza Quatriglio |
| Focus | italian cinema, featuring a mix of fiction and documentary films, for the “For Italian Cinema” prizes. |
| Audience | Strong turnout, with notable interest from young people. |