The Taormina Film Festival, in its 70th edition, featured several notable events, including the world premiere of Bella Thorne's film 'Saint Clare.' Thorne expressed gratitude to the festival for supporting indie filmmaking and thanked producer Joel Michaely and partner Mark Emms. The festival's artistic director, Marco Mueller, was seen escorting actress Giusy Buscemi at the screening of 'Vanina.' Rebecca De Mornay praised Thorne's performance in 'Saint Clare.' The festival also saw Thorne having a 'Cinderella moment' on stage in a semi-sheer backless dress.