Marquee Movies Series: Splendor
Directed by the late Ettore Scola who passed this year, this special tribute screening of Splendor (1989, 110 min.), is a comic and moving ode to the by gone days of movie going in a small Italian town. Marcello Mastroianni delivers a pitch perfect performance as the owner of the Splendor reflecting back on a […]
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CineFesta Italia
CineFesta Italia is an annual event of films, artisanship, food and culture, which lasts an entire month and simultaneously benefits local charities. The opening weekend features Italian cinema while the rest of the month highlights culture and gastronomy. The events are a collaboration between Italian government agencies, non-profits and businesses to bring a unique presentation […]
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Special Strega Prize: IIC Bookclub
Started in 1947, the Strega Prize is the most prestigious Italian literary award. A special book club at the IIC participates in the ballot that produces the finalists. The final round of voting, followed by the proclamation of the winner, takes place on the first Thursday in July in the nymphaeum of the Villa Giulia, […]
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Luca Ciarla On Tour
A creative and surprising violinist, Luca Ciarla easily transcends the boundaries among genres to trace an innovative musical path, a magical acoustic seduction in perfect balance between written compositions and improvisation, traditional and contemporary sounds. He will be playing five dates throughout Nevada and two dates in Southern california. May 26 K.O. Knudson School, Las […]
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The Flow of Ideas: Leonardo and Water
This conference explores the topic of water in the thought and works of Leonardo da Vinci. The topic of water appears in an obsessive way in Leonardo’s activity as both artist and scientist. Through movement water expresses its eternal and dynamic vital force, leading to the comprehension of the mysteries and the laws that animate […]
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Los Angeles Premiere with Consul General of Italy Antonio Verde: Shores of Light by Yael Katzir
Shores of Light (Rinascere in Puglia, 2015, 56′) by Yael Katzir is a poignant untold story of warmth and compassion after a terrible war. Thousands of Jewish survivors arrived in Southern Italy after WWII, on their way to the land of Israel. To their surprise they were welcomed by the poor local Italians. At this time of […]
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Giaccomo Puccini: La Bohème
A timeless classic by the musical genius Giacomo Puccini. Fall in love again with La Bohème’s unforgettable blend of riveting theater and achingly beautiful music as we follow the tale of six impoverished young bohemians, surviving only on laughter and the promise of love. Gustavo Dudamel makes his LA Opera debut conducting the final two […]
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Luigi Pirandello: Six Characters in Search of an Author
A troupe of actors is in mid-rehearsal. Six individuals break into the theatre and demand an author who will cast them in a play—and literally save their lives. We all want our stories to be heard…but are we willing to pay the price when our true selves are revealed? The difference between illusion and reality […]
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Carlo Ponti and the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra : Movie Magic
Celebrate in grand style as the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra ends its’ first season-in-residence at the Theatre Raymond Kabbaz. Maestro Carlo Ponti joins international recording artist Alexia Vassiliou in an emotional tribute to his family’s filmic legacy in compelling performances of some of Hollywood’s most memorable soundtracks, coupled with the West Los Angeles premiere of […]
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Starring Europe Film Festival
European award winning short and feature films and box office successes come back to the American Cinemathèque for a Festival featuring the best of contemporary Old World cinema. www.americancinematheque.com Egyptian Theater 6712 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CA 90028
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