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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Summer with Sordi: The Traffic Policeman
SUMMER WITH SORDI is an online comedy series celebrating the great actor Alberto Sordi (1920 – 2003) whose career spanned seven decades, establishing him as an icon in Italian cinema in both comedy and light drama. Il Vigile by Luigi Zampa (The Traffic Policeman, 1960, 104 min.) Through recommendations, an unemployed man manages to get a […]
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Summer with Sordi: The Moralist
SUMMER WITH SORDI is an online comedy series celebrating the great actor Alberto Sordi (1920 – 2003) whose career spanned seven decades, establishing him as an icon in Italian cinema in both comedy and light drama. Il Moralista directed by Giorgio Bianchi (The Moralista, 1959, 120 min.) Starring Alberto Sordi and Vittorio de Sica, this […]
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Summer with Sordi: I vitelloni
SUMMER WITH SORDI is an online comedy series celebrating the great actor Alberto Sordi (1920 – 2003) whose career spanned seven decades, establishing him as an icon in Italian cinema in both comedy and light drama. I vitelloni directed by Federico Fellini (1954, 108 min.) Five young men linger in a postadolescent limbo, dreaming of […]
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Summer with Sordi: An American in Rome
SUMMER WITH SORDI is an online comedy series celebrating the great actor Alberto Sordi (1920 – 2003) whose career spanned seven decades, establishing him as an icon in Italian cinema in both comedy and light drama. Un Americano a Roma (An American in Rome, directed by Steno, 1954, 94 min.) A post-war satire, highlighting the […]
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screening > 10 Shorts around the World 2021 Online
The series compiled by the Italian Short Film Center gives us an overview of contemporary Italian short production. Program Come un uovo nel radiatore Like an egg on the radiator 2020 – 10′ – Davide Maria Valsecchi The aspiring actor, Valentino, can’t wait to depart with his girlfriend Anna for their first trip together. Alas! […]
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La Fellinette by Francesca Fabbri Fellini
Attend the US premiere of the short film LA FELLINETTE by Francesca Fabbri Fellini, dedicated to her uncle Federico Fellini. “Fellinette” is a young girl drawn by Maestro Federico Fellini in his notebook in 1971. She is the protagonist of a fairy tale, set on the beach of Rimini on January 20, 2020, the centenary […]
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