TALKING TO THE TREES (2012, 1h 32m) by Ilaria Borrelli
A middle-class Parisian woman embarks on a quest to rescue the child her husband has abused from a Cambodian brothel and return her to her family in the Jungle.A moving story of courage, love and redemption inspired by a true story.More about the film HERE
Read moreDANTE ON FILM: DRUMS OF LOVE by D. GRIFFITH (1928, 100′)
This silent romance film is a modernized adaption of the story of Francesca da Rimini, portrayed by Dante in the Divine Comedy. The settings were changed from 14th century Italy to 19th century South America. Introduction by Massimo Ciavolella, Director of the Center of Medieval and Renaissance Studies and a Professor in the Departments of […]
Read moreDANTE: LIFE, WORK, LEGACY
An exhibition that explores the world of Dante’s through the eyes of great artists like Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Botticelli, and Renato Guttuso, and the pens of great writers such as Boccaccio, Thomas S. Eliot, Primo Levi and Umberto Eco. Organized by Società Dantesca Italiana in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreVECCHI PAZZI (2015, 89′) by SABINE BOSS
Screening of Vecchi Pazzi, an Italy-Switzerland co-production, a bittersweet comedy revolving around an aged Diva who moves into an assisted living community. In Italian with English subtitles. Part of the program organized for the 15th Annual Italian Language Week in the World
Read moreSOLO GUITAR: VITO NICOLA PARADISO
In this recital Maestro Vito Nicola Paradiso performs original elaborations of classic songs emblematic of Southern Italy. Other concerts are scheduled in Santa Monica and Long Beach (October 20 and Oct 21), and in Glendale, Arizona (October 22 and 23).
Read moreMILAN, A PLACE TO READ
Designed for visitors from afar but also for tourists going to Milan for Expo 2015, the exhibition highlights the fundamental relationship between Milan and the world of books, writers, publishers, and readers.
Read more15th ANNUAL WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
Under the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Repubblic Giorgio Moroder, world famous producer, songwriter, performer and DJ, pioneer of synth disco and electronic dance music, and a three time Oscar winner, is the spokesman for this year’s Week of the Italian Language. This year’s theme is Italian in Music, the Music of […]
Read moreSAN DIEGO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 9th annual San Diego Italian Film Festival showcases the best of new Italian film with a series of premieres ranging from engaging dramas and entertaining comedies to documentaries telling unique stories. Info at www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
Read moreBEING LEONARDO DA VINCI: AN IMPOSSIBLE INTERVIEW
Renowned Italian director and actor Massimiliano Finazzer Flory brings Leonardo da Vinci to life again with this one-act two-scene play that stages the Italian genius’s true life.
Read moreMARCELO ÁLVAREZ WITH THE LAV ORCHESTRA, CONDUCTED BY CARLO PONTI
The world famous tenor will make his first appearance ever on the West Coast accompanied by Maestro Carlo Ponti and his LAV Orchestra. Info and tickets at www.thebroadstage.com
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