James Bond drove a 286-horsepower Aston Martin DB5. Accountant Ugo Fantozzi drove a Bianchina Berlina, while Thelma & Louise roamed the American streets in search of freedom in a Ford Thunderbird.

Three classic cars that aren't just means of transportation, but real characters, capable of embodying eras, desires, and collective imaginations.

It is precisely from this profound connection between engines and storytelling that the Milan-Portofino race and the Riviera International Film Festival came together, which this year celebrates its tenth edition, from May 5th to 11th, in the enchanting Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante.

The 2026 Milan-Portofino Rally thus confirms itself not only as an event for classic and sports car enthusiasts, but as a true moving story: a journey that unites culture, tourism, and lifestyle.

A new feature of this edition will be the creation of a special prize, the Cinematic Elegance Award, awarded by the Riviera International Film Festival to one of the participating cars that stands out for its style, charm, and evocative value, just like a silver screen icon.

An event that perfectly connects with cinema, reminding us that, ultimately, both cinema and cars share the same vocation: to transport us elsewhere, transforming every journey into a story and every story into a journey.