Edward Norton will be honored at the Los Angeles–Italia Festival with a special screening of Barry Alexander Brown’s documentary Fasting and the Longevity Revolution, Variety reported. The recognition will take place during the festival’s annual pre-Oscars celebration, highlighting Hollywood’s cultural connections with Italy, from March 8–14 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre.

Norton will share the stage with Brown, known for his long-time collaboration as an editor with Spike Lee; Italian-American biologist and nutrition expert Valter Longo; and social impact producer Chiara Tilesi. Together, they will discuss the Mediterranean diet and the link between mindful nutrition and quality of life, as noted in Variety.

Founded and produced by Pascal Vicedomini, the L.A.-Italia Festival is backed by Italy’s Ministry of Culture and other organizations. This year’s program includes the U.S. premiere of the Anna Magnani biopic Anna: The Untold Story, directed by and starring Monica Guerritore. Additional screenings feature Italian hits such as Buen Camino starring Checco Zalone, Ohi Vita by Pio and Amedeo, and La vita va così by Riccardo Milani. The festival will also honor Italian singer-songwriter and producer Tony Renis, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bernardo Bertolucci’s epic Novecento, starring Robert De Niro and Gérard Depardieu.

Closing the event will be the FIFA World Cup documentary Two Billion Hearts, directed by Brazil’s Murilo Salles and narrated by Liev Schreiber, ahead of the 2026 tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The festival continues to highlight the intersection of Italian culture, cinema, and global events, providing a platform for cross-cultural exchange and celebrating Italy’s influence on Hollywood storytelling.