Federico Rampini – East and West, 2,500 years of history getting to know each other: Have we succeeded?
On the occcasion of the 2oth annual Italian Language Week in the world, join us for a free presentation with Federico Rampini as he presents the topic of his new book and offers an opportunity to fill in some of our knowledge gaps. As a writer-reporter and a chief correspondent of La Republica, Rampini will […]
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Fellini Forever
The Italian Cultural Institute celebrates the 100th anniversary of Federico Fellini and the 20th Week of Italian Language in the World with a panel discussion. Professor Alessandro Carrera (University of Houston) will present “Fellini’s Deep Time: Archaeology and Modernity in Fellini Satyricon and Roma”, an exploration of the accumulation of layers and layers of history […]
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Italian Citizenship: understanding the basic requirements ONLINE
This brief ONLINE course provides you the basic information on how to begin the process on your path to la cittadinanza italiana. Please note the speaker does not provide any legal advice or act on behalf of any government entity. Organized by Lingua Viva. Fee $45 *To register please call or text Ina Cohen at […]
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20th Week of the Italian Language in the World
Beppe Severgnini | Italian Comics with Lucca Comics & Games & ROMICS and more |Federico Rampini | Fellini Forever In anticipation of the 20th annual edition of the Italian Language Week in the World (October 19-25, 2020) on October 15, 2020, renowned journalist and writer Beppe Severgnini presented the premiere English book launch of his […]
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Drawing Stories. The Evolution of the Italian Language in Comics
DRAWING STORIES – THE EVOLUTION OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN COMICS is a digital, interactive exhibition and a series of webinars organized by the Italian Cultural Institutes of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC and Toronto, in cooperation with Romics – International Comics, Animation, Cinema and Game Festival. This event is part of the 20th […]
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Accademia della Crusca: “Italian Between Word and Image: Graffiti, Illustrations, Comic Books”
The Accademia della Crusca in collaboration with the publishing house goWare has produced a book edited by Claudio Ciociola and Paolo D’Achille dedicated to the theme of the 20th edition of the Italian Language Week int the World Download it here for free from October 19 through October 25
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ITAL CAREER TALKS The Higher Education System in Italy
The first meeting of a a series of conversations between professionals in various fields and university students of Italian will feature Prof. Anna Zeppieri, Head of Education Office at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. To register and request the ITAL Career Talks’ Zoom link please contact fortney@usc.edu using your university email address […]
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Beppe Severgnini presents The New Italians
In anticipation of the 20th Italian Language Week in the World (October 19-25, 2020), acclaimed Italian writer Beppe Severgnini will present the premiere English book launch of his most recent work, The New Italians with translator Antony Shugaar. Opening remarks by the Hon. Silvia Chiave, Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles. REGISTER HERE Severgnini […]
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AFI FEST 2020 – Notturno by Gianfranco Rosi
AFI FEST 2020 presented by Audi is going virtual and will have the same programming structure as previous years with sections highlighting new auteurs and world cinema, as well as filmmakers conversations and the AFI Summit. This year’s Italian selection is the documentary “Notturno” by Academy Award®-nominee Gianfranco Rosi (FIRE AT SEA), who “manages the […]
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Meet the Author Online: Silvia Avallone
Writer Silvia Avallone presents her experience during quarantine and her personal evolution during this time. She believes that our complicity with one another and planet Earth will bring us both freedom and happiness. Silvia Avallone is an Italian poet and novelist. Her debut novel, Swimming to Elba, was first published in Italy as Acciaio, and […]
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