Monaco – Director, writer, and screenwriter Fausto Brizzi will chair the international jury of prominent cinema, television, and entertainment figures at the 23rd Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comédie, created and directed by Ezio Greggio.
Joining Brizzi on the jury panel are former Formula 1 driver Paul Belmondo, actor and French director who starred in Itinéraire d'un enfant gâté and Beur sur la ville, as well as popular series like Commissaire Moulin and Demain nous appartient; Vanessa Incontrada, star of Il cuore altrove, A/R Andata + Ritorno, Quale amore, and La cena per farli conoscere; and Yvonne Sciò, an actress and director with an international career featuring roles in Stasera a casa di Alice, The Pink Panther, The Lark Farm, and The Hideout.
The festival runs from November 11 to 14 at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco, featuring a rich program of international, Italian, and French comedy films. The highlight will be the traditional Gala Evening and awards presentation on Saturday, November 14, featuring special guests including award-winning director Luc Besson and actor-director Sergio Castellitto.
Following the success of previous editions, the event will also feature the Short Comedy Award, a dedicated section for comedic short films. The initiative invites directors, actors, and producers to share original, lighthearted stories that entertain while inspiring reflection.