screening and concert > Ma l’amore mio non muore! (Love Everlasting)
A special screening of the the silent movie Ma l’amor mio non muore! (Love Everlasting, dir. Mario Caserini. Italy, 1913, 77 min) with a live accompaniment and an original score by noted concert pianist and composer Michele Sganga. Restored to its original glory by the Cineteca di Bologna, Ma l’amor mio non muore!, starring the iconic Lyda Borelli, […]
Read moreworkshop > Italian Genealogy
Geared towards novice to intermediate genealogists, this two-part workshop utilizes immigration records, civil documents, and church records to help you build a family tree. The second part covers methods of finding and interpreting ship manifests to locate Italian ancestral immigrants that arrived in the U.S. from the 1890s to the 1950s. Part 1: two-hour in-class […]
Read moreexhibit > Fashion Panorama – The Italian New Wave
Fashion Panorama – The Italian New Wave is more than just an exhibition: it’s a journey through the landscape of contemporary Italian fashion. Curated by VOGUE Italia for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this traveling showcase spotlights the visionary perspectives of 10 carefully selected brands. Chosen for their unique vision and innovative […]
Read morelecture & performance > Puccini: His Life, His Music, His Legacy
Step into the world of Giacomo Puccini as we commemorate 100 years since his passing with an unforgettable celebration. Join us for an evening of discovery and delight, featuring an insightful lecture by James Conlon, Music Director of the LA Opera and a musical program by Fondazione Arena di Verona, introducing their upcoming 101st Opera […]
Read morepoetry> Ekphrasis
Gabriele Tinti presents his ekphrastic poetry series and a talk on this form of writing. Tinti will introduce some videos of readings of his poems by Willem Dafoe, Abel Ferrara, Robert Davi, Joe Mantegna, and Jamie McShane. These videos are the documentation of a series inspired by ancient and modern myths, which has involved some […]
Read morefilm festival > Italian Film Festival USA 2024
The Italian Film Festival USA is the largest festival dedicated exclusively to Italian film in the USA, present in 14 cities from coast to coast. The 2024 edition brings you the best line-up of recent Italian cinema with films from award-winning directors, as well as debut films from exciting new talent, among which Salvatore: Showmaker […]
Read moretechnology and design > The Next Generation of Made in Italy
Celebrate Italian Research Day and the essence of Made in Italy with a special event presented by the Consulate General of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute, and ITA – Italian Trade Agency, Los Angeles in collaboration with ISSNAF, the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation. Moderated by journalist Veronica Maffei, the panel discussion […]
Read morescreening > Hans Werner Henze. Music, Friendship, Game. (2017) directed by Nina di Majo
The documentary Hans Werner Henze: Music, Friendship, Game directed by Nina di Majo is a journey into the life of German composer Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012), one of the most influential musicians of the late 20th century, acclaimed for his many operas, symphonies, ballets and his commitment to political art. As a young man in […]
Read moreItalian classes SPRING 2024 – In person & online
Spring 2024 session: April 16 – June 29 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call Ina Cohen at (310) 824 -7408
Read morescreening > Smog (1962) directed by Franco Rossi
The new restoration of Smog (1962) directed by Franco Rossi, makes its L.A. debut at the annual UCLA Film & Television Archive Festival of Preservation at the Billy Wilder Theater (Hammer Museum). Introduction by Luca Celada, HFPA and Francesca Santovetti, professor of Italian Studies at the New England Conservancy of Music. In Smog, an Italian attorney […]
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