2025 ITALIAN FILM SERIES |
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January 13, 2025 | Cinema Paradiso 1988 Coming-of-age Drama 155 Minutes In 1988 Rome, Salvatore Di Vita, a famous film director, returns home after thirty years to his village of Giancaldo, Sicily. The film flashes back to Salvatore’s childhood, where he is nicknamed Toto. As an eight-year-old, Toto discovers his love for films and spends every free moment at the local movie house, Cinema Paradiso. His friendship with the middle-aged projectionist, Alfredo, forms the heart of the story. Winning the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film in 1989, the film is credited with reviving Italy's film industry, which latter produced Mediterraneo and Life is Beautiful. Music by Ennio and Andrea Morricone. |
February 10, 2025 Finché C'è Prosecco C'è Speranza The Last Prosecco 2017 Comedy/Mystery 101 minutes Awkward police Inspector Stucky investigates a bizarre suicide of the dashing Count Desiderio Ancillotto, a man proud of his family's heritage of producing the finest Prosecco. Shortly thereafter two of the count's best-known enemies are gunned down. The story takes place in the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, and recounts the conflict between greed and respect for the land. |
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February 24, 2025 In Guerra per Amore 2016 Comedy/Drama 99 Minutes The film unfolds in Sicily, where Allied forces have just landed. Arturo, the protagonist, is deeply in love with the daughter of a restaurant owner. However, Flora’s hand in marriage has been promised to a boss. The movie beautifully combines elements of comedy, drama, romance, and war, making it a captivating watch. If you enjoy historical love stories with intriguing twists, In guerra per Amore is definitely worth watching |
March 10, 2025 I Soliti Ignoti - Big Deal on Madonna Street 1958 Comedy, Drama 106 minutes One of the Ministry of Italian Heritage's list of 100 films that must be preserved, Big Deal on Madonna Street is a 1958 Italian comedy caper film directed by Mario Monicelli, starring Vittorio Gassman and Marcello Mastroianni. Regarded as one of the masterpieces of Italian cinema, this film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. |
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| March 24, 2025 Quo Vado? 2016 Comedy 86 minutes Checco was born into privilege in a small Italian town with a guaranteed job as a public servant. When a new reformist government vows to cut down on bureaucracy, Checco is forced to accept worsening appointments in unpleasant locations. He maintains his optimism and refuses to give up no matter what he encounters. One of the highest grossing Italian films of all time! |
April 7, 2025 Mediterraneo 1991 Comedy, Drama, War 96 minutes Set during War II, a group of Italian soldiers wash up on a Greek island after the Allies sink their ship. The men initially believe the island is deserted, but discover the islanders have been hiding. AS nthe Italians, including Lt. Farraele Montini (Claudio Bigagli) ease into an idyllic existence, they begin to forget about the war to navigate their new reality. Winner best foreign language Oscar; When released was the highest grossing non-English speaking film in the US |
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