The 6th David di Donatello awards ceremony was held on July 30, 1961, at the Theater in Tavromenia .
| 6th awards ceremony " David di Donatello " | |
|---|---|
| the date of the | July 30 , 1961 |
| Location |  Italy , Taormina |
Content
Nominees and winners
Best Direction
- Michelangelo Antonioni - Night
Top Producer
- Goffredo Lombardo - Rocco and his brothers (ex aequo)
- Dino De Laurentis - All at Home (ex aequo)
Best Female Role
- Sophia Loren - Chochara
Best Male Role
- Alberto Sordi - Home
Best Foreign Producer
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer - Ben-Hur
Best Foreign Actress
- Brigitte Bardot - Truth
Best Foreign Actor
- Charlton Heston - Ben Hur
David speciale
- Claudia Cardinale - Girl with a suitcase
- Gary Cooper
- Franco Rossi - Nude Odyssey