Istituto Di Cultura - Los Angeles

After years in the photographer Paul Ronald’s attic, these rediscovered images taken on the set of Fellini's Oscar winning film 8 ½ (1963) are presented for the first time in North America on the occasion of the Maestro's centenary. The negatives donated to the curator Antonio Maraldi by Ronald were a resul...

The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles is pleased to present the audiobook From the dark forest to Paradise. A journey through Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy in thirty-three languages, published by Emons Audiolibri. The audiobook, produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the occasion...

All levels, 1 thru 8 & B1 Citizenship Prep for CILS. For more info and to register call or text Ina Cohen at 310 741-9669

An online preparation course for intermediate students who have to take the Italian citizenship exam. Please note that previous knowledge of Italian at intermediate level is recommended to attend this course. Candidates at a lower level may contact us for other options. Sundays 11AM - 1PM For more info and to register...

Online video presentation by Massimo Ciavolella, Distinguished Professor of Italian Studies, UCLA Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies. Introduction by Silvia Chiave, Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles image:Francesca Bertini in Francesca da Rimini, 1910.

Francesca da Rimini’s ecumenical flash mob: a tribute to Dante Alighieri in the 7th Centenary of his death and to Francesca, worldwide heroine of the passion of love A truly global event will open the celebrations in Rimini and Gradara for the 700th Anniversary of Dante in 2021 with 21 universities from all over...

Readers of the IICLA bookclub will discuss the novel Un'altra giro di giosta. Viaggio nel male e nel bene del nostro tempo ((Longanesi, 2004) by Tiziano Terzani. If you are interested in participating, please read here first.  

Ferruccio Farina, Director of the International Study Center Francesca da Rimini, will present his book Francesca Da Rimini Storia di un mito. Letteratura, arti visive e musica tra XIV E XXI secolo (Francesca Da Rimini History of a Myth. Literature, Visual Arts and Music between the 14th and the 21st centuries Maggioli...

The sixth edition of the Festival will take place in a digital format, with a very rich selection of both US film premieres and TV series focusing on important issues such as human rights, the enhancement of women in the work place, especially in cinema, and the environment. Many masterclasses with numerous Italian and...

Dantedì is the annual official day dedicated to Dante Alighieri in Italy and around the world. Among the many events scheduled, for Los Angeles there are Filming Italy LA: Dante 700, presented as part of Filming Italy Los Angeles 2021, with an exclusive section of Dante's readings by special guests of the 2021 e...

Exclusive readings from Dante's Divine Comedy by Italian and international actors participating in the Filming Italy Los Angeles 2021 Festival. Special introductory remarks by Armando Varricchio, Ambassador of Italy to the United States.

Online screening of L'Inferno (1911 71') directed by Francesco Bertolini, Giuseppe de Liguoro and Adolfo Padovan, the first full-length Italian feature film, loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy's first canticle. Introduction by Gianluca Farinelli, Director of the Cineteca di Bologna.  

Virtual tour of a collective exhibit organized in Ravenna, where the tomb of Dante Alighieri is, showcasing 30 works by graphic artists focused on Dante's portrait. Remarks by Consul General of Italy in Houston, Federico Ciattaglia. Featured artists:Andrea Dalla Barba, Andrea Ravo Mattoni, Blub, Bomboland, Camilla Garofano,...