virtual exhibit > Dante Plus 700 USA
Dante is perhaps the best known poet in the world, and the Divine Comedy has certainly influenced the imagination of every generation that has come after it. The work of Il Sommo Poeta (the Supreme Poet) endures across space and time, remaining very much alive in our present world. It is an exceptional work that […]
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film festival > New Mexico Italian Film and Culture Festival 2021
The 13th blockbuster edition of the New Mexico Italian Film & Culture Festival brings to Albuquerque 7 acclaimed contemporary films with stories of romance, crime, history, and intrigue. The Festival is a fundraising initiative to benefit children served by NDI New Mexico.
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presentation > Pursuing a career in translation with Antony Shugaar
How can you apply your knowledge of Italian in the job market? San-Diego based Professional translator Antony Shugaar (Red Car Press) will lead students in an exploration of career opportunities in translation based upon his over 40 years of experience in the field. He will offer practical tips as well as tackle important questions (e.g. do we […]
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film festival > San Diego Italian Film Festival feStivale
The 15th annual feStivale, showcasing the best of Italian contemporary cinema both in person and online this year is dedicated to the theme of Resilience. The program also includes the 3rd edition of the SDIFF Ristretto Awards, with 16 short films as finalists. The winner will be announced during the closing Gala. Film directors from […]
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book presentation > The Green Obsession: From Architecture to Urban Forestry
Architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri presents the upcoming volume “Green Obsession: Trees Towards Cities, Humans Towards Forest” in an online conversation with Carlo Caccavale, Director of AIA Los Angeles, promoter of an annual conference on climate change. “Green Obsession”, to be published in January 2022, retraces the long path that Boeri and his studio have […]
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webinar > ITAL CAREER TALKS Piccole Patrie: ripartire dai territori
Parte di una serie di conversazioni tra professionisti di vari settori e studenti universitari di italiano. Relatore di questo incontro: Federico Massimo Ceschin, Presidente Nazionale di SIMTUR (Societa’ Italiana Professionisti della Mobilita’ e del Turismo Sostenibile). In italiano. Zoom Meeting ID: 95204638944
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exhibit > A Journey Through Italian Design
The exhibit, curated by the 2021 Italian Design Ambassador in Los Angeles Mattia Biagi, explores the iconic creations by Italian designers and design companies. Bringing Italian design and culture to a wide public has always been one of Biagi’s goals since he moved to Los Angeles 18 years ago. His aim with this show is […]
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screening and webinar > Agalma by Doriana Monaco (2020, 54′)
In the deceptive stillness of the National Archaeological Museum in Napes, Italy, a frenetic buzz of activity breathes new life into statues, frescoes, mosaics and exhibits of various eras. The documentary Agalma lovingly depicts the daily lives of the museum staff who devote themselves to the minute tasks that require patient skill and dedication. Agalma […]
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proiezione > La Strada (1954, 108′) di Federico Fellini
The story of a childlike young woman – played by Fellini’s wife, Giulietta Masina(1921 – 1994) – sold to a brutish circus strongman (Anthony Quinn) who takes her on the road. Winner of the first Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Opening movie of “Fellini 100”, a series that celebrate the centennial of Fellini. […]
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film series > Fellini Centennial Tour
More than 100 years after his birth in Rimini, Italy, Federico Fellini (1920–1993) still enthralls audiences with his films featuring eccentric characters, surrealistic imagery, autobiographical elements, and distinctive cinematic style. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston celebrates this iconic filmmaker with screenings of his masterpieces during the rescheduled “Fellini 100” tour. More info
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