Alpi del Mare Film Award - City of Busca

An award that brings great cinema to Busca

The Alpi del Mare Film Award - City of Busca is one of the most cherished cultural highlights in the Municipality of Busca, in the province of Cuneo, in the heart of southwestern Piedmont. Born in 2017 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the historic Cine-teatro Lux, the award is promoted by the Cineclub Méliès with the support of the City of Busca and is presented annually to a leading figure in Italian cinema.

An evening of awards and cinema

The event's format is now well-established: the presentation of the crystal plaque to the guest of honor is accompanied by a public discussion, moderated by film critic Giancarlo Zappoli, director of MyMovies, and the president of the Cineclub Méliès. The dialogue is followed by the screening of a film particularly significant to the honoree's career, often a work they directed. It is a precious opportunity for the local audience to meet the actors, directors, and screenwriters who have shaped the recent history of Italian cinema.

A top-tier hall of fame

Over the years, the award has welcomed some of the most beloved names in Italian cinema to the Lux stage: Giuseppe Battiston (2017), Margherita Buy (2018), Claudio Bisio (2019), Silvio Orlando (2022), Pupi Avati (2023), Claudia Gerini (2024), and Neri Marcorè (2025).

The Cine-teatro Lux, the heart of the event

• A historic venue that has been the soul of Busca's cultural life since 1957
• The Cineclub Méliès, which has been offering film series, meetings, and auteur cinema for years
• A deep connection with the Valle Maira and the Alpi del Mare region, from which the award takes its name

More than just an award ceremony, the event has evolved into a celebration for the local community and film lovers from across the province of Cuneo, successfully bridging the local scene with nationally renowned guests.