National Pier Paolo Pasolini Award
In Venafro, a cultural and civil stronghold in the name of Pasolini
About Pasolini Award
An award in Pasolini's name
The National Pier Paolo Pasolini Award is a cultural event held in Venafro, in the province of Isernia, at the Palazzina Liberty. Born as a "cultural and civil stronghold," the award intertwines literature, journalism, and civil engagement, exploring the role of authentic words in contemporary society in the wake of Pasolini's thought and his criticism of power.
Between conference and awards ceremony
The event is promoted by Dioghenes APS (anti-mafia and anti-usury association) and WordNews.it, with the patronage of the Municipality of Venafro, the Order of Journalists of Molise, and the Corecom Molise. The program includes institutional greetings, a monologue by the founder and artistic director Paolo De Chiara, a public conference on freedom of the press and power, and the awards ceremony.
The Lectio Magistralis
At the heart of the award is a Lectio Magistralis entrusted to a nationally renowned personality, which broadens the reflection on the themes of freedom, justice, and the relationship between words and power. The Pasolini Award thus confirms itself as a moment of cultural and civil discussion for Venafro and for Molise.
Pasolini Award — edition 2026
The second edition of the National Pier Paolo Pasolini Award is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Palazzina Liberty in Venafro, promoted by Dioghenes APS and WordNews.it with the patronage of the Municipality of Venafro, the Order of Journalists of Molise, and Corecom Molise. The day includes institutional greetings and a monologue by the founder and artistic director Paolo De Chiara, a conference on freedom of the press and power with the International Association "Joe Petrosino," and the awards ceremony. A week later, on Saturday, June 13, at 5:30 PM, the Lectio Magistralis by Luigi de Magistris is scheduled.
Programme Pasolini Award 2026
June 6, 2026 — Palazzina Liberty
- 5:00 PM — Institutional greetings and monologue by Paolo De Chiara (founder and artistic director)
- Following — Public conference on freedom of the press and power, with the International Association "Joe Petrosino"
- 6:30 PM — Awards ceremony
June 13, 2026
- 5:30 PM — Lectio Magistralis by Luigi de Magistris
Highlights Pasolini Award 2026
Prices Pasolini Award 2026
Practical information — Pasolini Award
When
Early June (2026 edition: June 6, with Lectio Magistralis on June 13).
Where
Palazzina Liberty of Venafro (IS).
Costs
Conference and ceremony with free admission.
How to get there
Venafro is reachable by car via the SS85 and has a train station on the Vairano-Isernia line.
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Where does it take place — Pasolini Award
Palazzina Liberty di Venafro
Palazzina Liberty, 86079 Venafro