Washington – Actor Nicola Acunzo received the Italian Excellence for Cinema Award, which he will pick up on October 25th at Cafe Milano in Washington DC. The jury, chaired by Santo Versace, assigned the prize to Acunzo for his movie “Il Silenzio di Lorenzo,” which narrates the mysterious disappearance of Battipaglia mayor Lorenzo Rago: one of the many mysteries in Italy’s history. “The Italian Excellence Award – declared Massimo Lucidi, journalist and founder of the Prize – seeks to promote and reward those innovative realities, products and personal stories like that of Nicola Acunzo. The winners are people, companies, styles, and profiles that give a significant contribution to cultural and social change while reaffirming the founding principles of Made in Italy: culture, wellness, beauty, elegance, passion, and innovation. “(9Colonne)