Gianni Amelio’s ‘No Pain,’ New Works by Martone, Vicari, Kossakovsky, Topline RAI Cinema International Cannes Market Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Apr 24, 2026 6:42am PT Gianni Amelio’s ‘No Pain,’ New Works by Martone, Vicari, Kossakovsky, Topline RAI Cinema International Cannes Market Slate By Nick Vivarelli Plus Icon Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent @NickVivarelli Latest Amanda Turnbull’s Rise Studios’ Partnership With Inter Medya Spawns Turkish Series ‘Caged Love’ 3 hours ago Cannes ACID Doc ‘Into the Jaws of the Ogre,’ With Footage Shot in Iran Under Censorship, Lands at Rediance 6 hours ago The U.S. Is World’s Largest Market for African Storytelling Content, Next Narrative Africa Fund Study Says 23 hours ago See All RAI Cinema International Distribution is heading to the Cannes market with a promising slate headlined by new works from prominent Italian auteurs and Cannes and Venice aficionados including Gianni Amelio , Mario Martone, Daniele Vicari and Berlin-based Russian helmer Victor Kossakovsky. Amelio, who is best-known for his Oscar-nominated “Open Doors” (1990) and also “Stolen Children,” which won the 1992 Cannes Grand Prix – and, more recently helmed the 2024 drama “Battleground” that bowed in Venice – is now in post on “No Pain” toplining Valeria Golino and Alessandro Borghi (“The Eight Mountains”) (see first-look image above) . In “No Pain,” which is tipped for Venice, Borghi plays a quiet man named Davide devastated by a tragic event for which he bears an unwitting responsibility. He finds some peace of mind through his emotional bond with a woman named Elsa, played by Golino. Related Stories Taika Waititi, Kit Connor Lead Voice Cast of Netflix's ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ Animated Feature