panel discussions > SPACE AND CULTURE: AN ITALIAN PERSPECTIVE
The ninth edition of the Italian Perspective Series focused on “SPACE AND CULTURE” will explore Italy’s influential contributions to space exploration and engineering, while also reflecting on the broader cultural and humanistic dimensions of space. Interdisciplinary talks and panels featuring renowned experts, including astronauts, artists, and leaders from the aerospace sector will discuss Italy’s space […]
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exhibit > Visions of Volterra
Visions of Volterra invites you to explore the groundbreaking digital preservation efforts in this historic Italian city, where technology and heritage converge to safeguard the past for future generations. At the heart of the exhibit is the recently discovered Roman Amphitheater, a 1st-century structure unearthed by chance during restoration work in 2015. Still being excavated […]
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screening > Womeness by Yvonne Scio
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Consulate General of Italy & the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles organize a special screening of Womeness by Yvonne Scio. Through the stories of five extraordinary women, Womeness offers a portrait of female identity, resilience, and the evolution of feminism. The film unfolds in two parallel narratives: […]
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exhibit > Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries
During the Renaissance, monumental tapestries served as immersive and elaborate tools for dynamic storytelling, political propaganda, and the depiction of history. Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries offers an unprecedented look at some of the most awe-inspiring examples of these dynamic textile compositions, enhanced by the addition of full suits of intricate parade armor and […]
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screening >The Opera! by Paolo Gep Cucco & Davide Livermore
The 20th edition of the Los Angeles Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Fest makes a stop the Italian Cultural Institute during its week-long run at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Join us for a screening of The Opera! (ITA/FRA 2024, 106’), directed by Paolo Gep Cucco and Davide Livermore. The film is a modern […]
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festival > Los Angeles, Italia 2025
The 20th annual Los Angeles, Italia Film Festival returns to Hollywood on the eve of the 2025 Academy Awards. Chaired by Italian producer Raffaella De Laurentiis, the festival will celebrate Italy’s rich cinematic, artistic, and lifestyle legacy while introducing contemporary Italian productions to the United States. The festival opens on Sunday, February 23, 2025, with […]
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screening > Eternal Visionary plus Q&A with Michele Placido and Fabrizio Bentivoglio
On the occasion of Filming Italy Los Angeles 2025, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles in collaboration with Agnus Dei – Tiziana Rocca, present a screening of Eternal Visionary (Italy/Belgium, 2024, 112′) by Michele Placido, followed by a conversation with Michele Placido and the main actor, Fabrizio Bentivoglio moderated […]
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festival > Filming Italy Los Angeles 2025
The 10th edition of Filming Italy – Los Angeles created and directed by Tiziana Rocca, Agnus Dei, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles directed by Emanuele Amendola, kicks off on February 19 through February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, in partnership with APA (Audiovisual Producers Association), under the auspices of the […]
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special event > International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025
On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, organize a special commemoration ceremony with the screening of the documentary Liliana (84′ Italy, 2024) directed by Ruggero Gabbai, […]
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Italian classes WINTER 2025 – in person & online
Winter 2025 dates: February 3 – April 12 Calendar and schedule For further information and to register please call Ina Cohen at (310) 824 -7408 Photo credit: Umberto Leporini, Christmas lights at Navigli in Milan
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