A touching and strongly felt tribute was paid by Senator for life Liliana Segre to the director Claudio Gubitosi and to all the young participants of the fiftieth edition of the Festival.
“Sincere thanks for granting me the prize Giffoni 50 - writes Liliana Segre - regarding the film festival area for young people, that has gained worldwide prestige and recognition over the years . Unfortunately the difficulties of these terrible times for Italy and the whole world, that made you bend over backwards, represent an insurmountable obstacle for a young lady turning 90 this year. Therefore I will not be able to attend the appointments of the Festival in presence, but I care about conveying sincere thanks and fervent best wishes to the director and the whole organisation".
“But above all - the Senator for life continues - I wish to hug the boys and girls involved in this year’s edition of Giffoni Film Festival, hoping that they can grow up happily and aware in a world that may actually always be fairer and more beautiful”. “ I was moved by Liliana Segre’s words", says Claudio Gubitosi, founder and director of Giffoni Opportunity. "Our most heartfelt homage to a witness to history, to a woman who has made social justice and the fight against indifference the purpose of her life, we could not fail to offer our most sincere thanks. Liliana Segre transformed such a tragic and excruciating experience as hers in a tireless reminder to pass on to the future generations. Her message of hope and beauty is a hymn to joy, and it is perfectly in line with Giffoni’s spirit".