The film won six awards at the Venice Film Festival , including two awards for Best Film ( the CinemAvvenire and Pasinetti Awards ) , along with the FEDIC , SIGNIS , Silver Lion , and UNICEF awards . It was also nominated for a Golden Lion award . The film was also nominated for a European Film Award , for the Film of the Year . The film was Italy 's submission for the 79th Academy Awards , but was ultimately passed over in final nominations
79th Academy Awards
79th Academy Awards
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