Technology Italian Wins Oscar: Valentina Merli & “Two People Exchanging Saliva” Triumph by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor March 16, 2026 by Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor March 16, 2026 Valentina Merli Wins Historic Oscar for Italy with “Two People Exchanging Saliva” Bologna-born filmmaker Valentina Merli has made history, becoming the first Italian to win an Academy Award for Best … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail