Grossing 470 million lire and receiving acclaim for its exploration of modernist themes of isolation, "La Notte" received the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival (first time for Italian film), as well as the David di Donatello Award for Best Director in 1961. "La Notte" is considered the central film of a trilogy beginning with "L'Avventura" (1960) and ending with "L'Eclisse" (1962). It is one of Stanley Kubrick's 10 favorite films and received 4 votes from critics and 6 votes from directors in the Sight &amp; Sound greatest films poll.