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**The David di Donatello Award, also known as the Donatello Award or simply the David, is the highest Italian award for cinematic achievements, considered analogous to the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the British Academy Film Awards.** It is presented annually by the Accademia del Cinema Italiano (Italian Film Academy) to recognize excellence in various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.