An international jury composed of leading figures in cinema, television

and in fashion will be present for the 21st edition of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival de la

Comédie, the prestigious event, conceived and directed by Ezio Greggio which

will take place from 27 to 30 November at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of

Monaco. The personalities selected to be part of the jury of the 21st edition of

one of the most important festivals dedicated exclusively to comedy include; the

President Anne Brochet, known for her performances in “Cyrano de Bergerac”, “The

“Riccio” and “If you don't, I will”, which received the César Award for best non-fiction actress

protagonist for “Tous les matins du Monde”; Federica Sabatini, revelation actress

of the TV series “Suburra- The series” “Suburræterna”, “Red Mirror” and the long-awaited “Prophecy”

Ricky Memphis, an actor known for comedy films such as “Immaturi”, “Vacanze di Natale a

Cortina”, “The Penguin Move” and for more serious series such as “Everything Asks

salvation” and films like “Ultrà”. Finally, “last but not least” Andrea Ferreol, the well-known

French actress, muse of Marco Ferreri for “La Grande Abbuffata”, “L'Ultimo Metro” by

Francois Truffaut (nominated for best supporting actress at the Cezar) and “I Am

“Crazy about Iris Blond” by Carlo Verdone for which he received a nomination for the David

by Donatello in 1997.

Conceived and directed by Ezio Greggio, the Monte-Carlo Film Festival, now in its

21st edition, it is one of the most prestigious festivals in the world dedicated to comedy.

This year too it will take place at the renowned Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo,

where screenings and masterclasses alternate with some of the most beloved protagonists of the

international, Italian and French cinema. The event will culminate with the traditional

Gala evening and the awards ceremony, scheduled for Saturday 30 November. The aim

The main aim of the Monte-Carlo Film Festival is to promote and disseminate the various genres of

comedy through film previews, both in competition and out

competition. The Kermesse represents an important international showcase for a

a genre much appreciated by the public, but often considered "minor" by critics.

Thanks to the commitment of Ezio Greggio and the late Mario Monicelli, co-founder of the

festival, comedy has also received a re-evaluation in other major festivals

prestigious locations such as Cannes, Rome, Turin and Venice. After the excellent feedback

of the previous edition, the introduction of a section dedicated to

short films, the Short Comedy Award, reserved for directors, actors and producers of short films

comedies. Submissions and further information are available on “Filmfreeway”, a

of the main international festival portals.

The event takes place, in collaboration with EFG Bank (Monaco), under the High

Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Italian Embassy. Also

This year, Radio Monte Carlo will be the official radio of the festival.