Enea is a 2023 Italian drama film written and directed by Pietro Castellitto, and starring Pietro Castellitto and Benedetta Porcaroli.

The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered on 5 September 2023.

Plot The adventures of two young Italian men, Enea and Valentino, set against the hedonist backdrop of drugs and parties.

Cast Pietro Castellitto as Enea Giorgio Quarzo Guarascio as Valentino Benedetta Porcaroli as Eva Chiara Noschese as Marina Giorgio Montanini as Oreste Dicembre Adamo Dionisi as Giordano Matteo Branciamore as Gabriel Cesare Castellitto as Brenno Sergio Castellitto as Celeste

Release Enea was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 5 September 2023. The film received a standing ovation of eight minutes. At the 2023 Zurich Film Festival, the film was invited to the Feature Film Competition. Vision Distribution theatrically released the film in Italy on 11 January 2024.

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Accolades Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Nastro d'Argento 27 June 2024 Best Director Pietro Castellitto Best Screenplay Best Supporting Actress Chiara Noschese Best Supporting Actor Sergio Castellitto Best Production Design Massimiliano Nocente Best Casting Director Francesco Vedovati Best Score Niccolò Contessa Venice Film Festival 9 September 2023 Golden Lion Pietro Castellitto

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