The 23rd edition of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la Comédie - the highly anticipated event created and presided over by Ezio Greggio - is set to run from November 11 to 14 in the Principality of Monaco. Entirely dedicated to comedy, this international festival returns to the Grimaldi Forum with a packed schedule of screenings, panel discussions, and special events featuring beloved faces from global cinema, spanning Hollywood, Argentina, Spain, Italy, and France. Four days of laughter, captivating stories, and outstanding performances will culminate in a glamorous Gala Awards evening on Saturday, November 14, at the Grimaldi Forum.

An international jury of prominent cinema and entertainment figures will evaluate the films in and out of competition. The festival will open with the exclusive world premiere of Leonardo Pieraccioni’s Un weekend artificiale, screened especially for the Monaco audience. Acclaimed Italian comedy director and screenwriter Fausto Brizzi (Notte prima degli esami, Ex) will preside over the jury, joined by French actor Paul Belmondo, actress Vanessa Incontrada, and actress-director Yvonne Sciò.

Several notable guests will accompany their competing films, including director Niccolò Gentili presenting Dov’è la fiesta, and Gianni Zanasi showcasing his new film È andata così. They will be joined by Borja Cobeaga, screenwriter of the Spanish film Altas Capacidades, and actress Judit Martín for the Spanish feature Pizza Movie.

The festival will close on Saturday, November 14, with the gala evening hosted by Ezio Greggio. The Legend MCFF Award will be presented to French director Luc Besson, while the 2026 MCFF Career Award will go to Sergio Castellitto. Vanessa Incontrada will also receive an MCFF Award for her extensive contributions to film and television, from her debut in Il cuore altrove to A/R Andata + Ritorno, Aspettando il sole, and Non c’è campo. The Special MCFF Comedy Award will honor Fausto Brizzi for his career. Additionally, for the first time, Gente magazine director Umberto Brindani will present Ezio Greggio with a prestigious special award, recognizing his extraordinary 40-year contribution to the entertainment industry across film and television.