Life is Beautiful": A Controversial Holocaust Depiction
Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is Beautiful" portrays a Jewish father's attempt to protect his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp by presenting it as a game, sparking debate about its approach to a sensitive topic.
Life is Beautiful": A Controversial Holocaust Depiction
Roberto Benigni's 1997 film "Life is Beautiful" portrays a Jewish father's attempt to protect his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp by presenting it as a game, sparking debate about its approach to a sensitive topic.
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C'è Ancora Domani" Qualifies for Oscars' Best Picture
Paola Cortellesi's directorial debut, "C'è Ancora Domani," qualified for the Oscars' Best Picture category after exceeding box office expectations in Italy and achieving international distribution in 126 countries, including China and South Korea; it played in US theaters for the minimum required du...
C'è Ancora Domani" Qualifies for Oscars' Best Picture
Paola Cortellesi's directorial debut, "C'è Ancora Domani," qualified for the Oscars' Best Picture category after exceeding box office expectations in Italy and achieving international distribution in 126 countries, including China and South Korea; it played in US theaters for the minimum required du...
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Tornatore's Documentary Showcases Ennio Morricone's Musical Genius
ARTE will broadcast Giuseppe Tornatore's documentary on Ennio Morricone on December 22nd, exploring the composer's life and artistic process through interviews, film excerpts, and analysis of his innovative musical style that blended diverse elements, impacting film scores and popular music.
Tornatore's Documentary Showcases Ennio Morricone's Musical Genius
ARTE will broadcast Giuseppe Tornatore's documentary on Ennio Morricone on December 22nd, exploring the composer's life and artistic process through interviews, film excerpts, and analysis of his innovative musical style that blended diverse elements, impacting film scores and popular music.
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Vermiglio" Shortlisted for Best International Film Oscar
Maura Delpero's "Vermiglio" is among 15 films shortlisted for the Oscars' Best International Film award, competing against films from eight other countries; this marks Rai Cinema's second consecutive year in the shortlist.
Vermiglio" Shortlisted for Best International Film Oscar
Maura Delpero's "Vermiglio" is among 15 films shortlisted for the Oscars' Best International Film award, competing against films from eight other countries; this marks Rai Cinema's second consecutive year in the shortlist.
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Torino Film Festival 2024: Attendance Soars Despite Fewer Films
The 42nd Torino Film Festival, held recently, saw a substantial increase in attendance to 36,700, higher theater occupancy at 70%, and 100% ticket sales per screening, despite a reduction in films to 121 and venues. Social media engagement exploded, reaching over 1 million people.
Torino Film Festival 2024: Attendance Soars Despite Fewer Films
The 42nd Torino Film Festival, held recently, saw a substantial increase in attendance to 36,700, higher theater occupancy at 70%, and 100% ticket sales per screening, despite a reduction in films to 121 and venues. Social media engagement exploded, reaching over 1 million people.
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Intesa Sanpaolo Invests €5 Billion in Italian Film Industry
Intesa Sanpaolo is investing €5 billion in Italy's film industry by 2026, partnering with Ape to attract foreign productions using financial incentives and Italy's existing tax credits, which generated €950 million in investment from 395 foreign productions in the last five years.
Intesa Sanpaolo Invests €5 Billion in Italian Film Industry
Intesa Sanpaolo is investing €5 billion in Italy's film industry by 2026, partnering with Ape to attract foreign productions using financial incentives and Italy's existing tax credits, which generated €950 million in investment from 395 foreign productions in the last five years.
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Amelio's "Campo di battaglia" Faces Limited German Distribution
Gianni Amelio's "Campo di battaglia", a World War I drama about military doctors, premiered at the Venice Film Festival but faces limited German distribution due to private film distribution structures and insufficient EU funding, highlighting a broader systemic issue affecting access to European ar...
Amelio's "Campo di battaglia" Faces Limited German Distribution
Gianni Amelio's "Campo di battaglia", a World War I drama about military doctors, premiered at the Venice Film Festival but faces limited German distribution due to private film distribution structures and insufficient EU funding, highlighting a broader systemic issue affecting access to European ar...
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Rocco and His Brothers": A Postwar Italian Family's Struggle for Survival
Luchino Visconti's 1960 film "Rocco and His Brothers" depicts a Southern Italian family's arduous journey to Milan, their struggles with poverty, crime, and interpersonal conflicts, and the tragic consequences of their assimilation into postwar Italian society.
Rocco and His Brothers": A Postwar Italian Family's Struggle for Survival
Luchino Visconti's 1960 film "Rocco and His Brothers" depicts a Southern Italian family's arduous journey to Milan, their struggles with poverty, crime, and interpersonal conflicts, and the tragic consequences of their assimilation into postwar Italian society.
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The Meteor Step of the Stork" Screening Celebrates Mastroianni's Legacy
The Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation screens Theo Angelopoulos's "The Meteor Step of the Stork" (1991), starring Marcello Mastroianni, on December 17th, celebrating the actor's centennial with an exhibition of original film posters, highlighting Mastroianni's diverse roles and the film's timely relev...
The Meteor Step of the Stork" Screening Celebrates Mastroianni's Legacy
The Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation screens Theo Angelopoulos's "The Meteor Step of the Stork" (1991), starring Marcello Mastroianni, on December 17th, celebrating the actor's centennial with an exhibition of original film posters, highlighting Mastroianni's diverse roles and the film's timely relev...
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Rediscovered Comencini Film Blends Detective Fiction and Romance
Luigi Comencini's 1969 film, "Senza sapere niente di lei," a recently restored hybrid of detective and romantic genres, follows a Milanese insurance investigator who, while probing a suspicious death, develops an ambiguous relationship with the deceased's elusive daughter, blurring lines between inv...
Rediscovered Comencini Film Blends Detective Fiction and Romance
Luigi Comencini's 1969 film, "Senza sapere niente di lei," a recently restored hybrid of detective and romantic genres, follows a Milanese insurance investigator who, while probing a suspicious death, develops an ambiguous relationship with the deceased's elusive daughter, blurring lines between inv...
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Martone's "Fuori": A Goliarda Sapienza Story
Mario Martone's "Fuori," starring Valeria Golino, Matilda De Angelis, and Elodie, tells a specific period of Goliarda Sapienza's life after her imprisonment for theft, focusing on her relationships with other women during a summer in Rome, set for release in 2025.
Martone's "Fuori": A Goliarda Sapienza Story
Mario Martone's "Fuori," starring Valeria Golino, Matilda De Angelis, and Elodie, tells a specific period of Goliarda Sapienza's life after her imprisonment for theft, focusing on her relationships with other women during a summer in Rome, set for release in 2025.
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Sergio Leone's 'Watch Me' Directing Style Revealed
Newly discovered photographs reveal how Sergio Leone, despite his limited English, directed his classic Spaghetti Westerns using mime and his iconic phrase 'watch me'.
Sergio Leone's 'Watch Me' Directing Style Revealed
Newly discovered photographs reveal how Sergio Leone, despite his limited English, directed his classic Spaghetti Westerns using mime and his iconic phrase 'watch me'.
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