Torino Film Festival Taps Travolta, Huppert, Anderson as Honorees
The 44th edition opens November 24 with the international premiere of the JFK drama November 1963, starring John Travolta.
The 44th Torino Film Festival has unveiled its honorees and guest list, with John Travolta, Isabelle Huppert, Pamela Anderson and Josh Safdie among those set to receive career achievement awards, according to Variety. The festival runs from November 24 to December 2 in Turin.
Twelve lifetime achievement trophies shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture that serves as the emblem of Turin and of the festival, will be handed out on opening night at the Teatro Regio.
Travolta will open the edition alongside director Roland Joffé for the international premiere of the JFK assassination drama November 1963.
Tributes and guests
The festival will also pay tribute to Luc Besson, Fanny Ardant, Margarethe von Trotta, Stephen Frears, Mike Newell, Maria de Medeiros, Andy Garcia and Mira Sorvino. Special guests include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Abel Ferrara, Asia Argento, Albert Serra and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
Opening night at the Teatro Regio returns the festival to a venue with its own history: in 1978, the premiere of Grease was held there.
Quick answers
When is the 44th Torino Film Festival?
It runs from November 24 to December 2 in Turin.
Which film opens the 2026 Torino Film Festival?
November 1963, directed by Roland Joffé and starring John Travolta, will have its international premiere on opening night.
Who is receiving career achievement awards at Torino?
John Travolta, Isabelle Huppert, Pamela Anderson and Josh Safdie are among the honorees; twelve Stella della Mole trophies will be presented.