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Portrait for a friend: 'How Strange to Be Named Federico'
Ettore Scola on the set of 'How Strange to Be Named Federico'A sentimental portrait for a friend, Ettore Scola’s 2013 “Che strano chiamarsi Federico” (“How Strange to Be Named Federico”) is both a...
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Luminous Legacies: Yoichi Ohira’s Murano Glass at Magazzino Italian Art
A new exhibition in Cold Spring, New York, is bringing the luminous legacy of Murano glassmaking into focus through the work of Japanese artist Yoichi Ohira.“Yoichi Ohira: Japan in Murano” is on view...
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Netflix's 'Il Gattopardo"— A classic reborn
Netflix photoA new Netflix series adaptation of “The Leopard,” based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s seminal novel, is captivating audiences worldwide. Directed by British filmmaker Tom Shankland,...
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Open Roads: New Italian Cinema marks 25 years at Lincoln Center
Photo Courtesy of Oscilloscope LaboratoriesThe 25th anniversary edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is upon us, and it’s hard to believe that a quarter of a century has gone by since the first...
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Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni navigate war’s heavy toll in 'Sunflower'
Vittorio De Sica’s 1970 drama “Sunflower” (“I girasoli”) is an emotionally charged and ultimately heartbreaking meditation on the lasting effects of war. Co-written by Tonino Guerra and De Sica’s...
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Review: Paola Coretellesi stars in her outstanding directorial debut 'C'è...
An Italian box office hit and winner of six David di Donatello awards, “C'è ancora domani” (“There’s Still Tomorrow”) is actress Paola Cortellesi’s highly regarded directorial debut. Set in the...
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Review: “Water and Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, The Colours of Life"
The 2016 documentary, “Water and Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, The Colours of Life” is a portrait of an artist told through memory, sincere admiration, and respect. Directed by Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker...
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Federico Fellini brings Edgar Allen Poe tale to life in "Toby Dammit"
Terrance Stamp in a scene from Fellini's "Toby Dammit"Long before he portrayed General Zod in the first two “Superman” movies, English actor Terence Stamp lived in Italy and collaborated with some of...
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Ettore Scola explores enduring friendships and lost ideals in 'C’eravamo...
A scene from "C'eravamo tanti amati"Mixing both tragedy and humor, Ettore Scola’s 1974 film “C’eravamo tanto amati” (“We All Loved Each Other So Much”) follows 30 years in the lives of three men and...
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A Cardinale and Tognazzi Classic
Claudia Cardinale in a scene from “Il magnifico cornuto”The world said goodbye to one of the last greats of Italy’s Golden Age of cinema and the commedia all’italiana genre when legendary actress...
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Nostalgia and landscape blend in Delpero's award-winning 'Vermiglio'
A scene from "Vermiglio" (Photo: Cinecittà)Inspired by childhood nostalgia and memories of her father, Maura Delpero’s “Vermiglio” is a heartfelt story of one family’s experience during the final days...
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Iconic scenes from 'Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina' highlight Italy's...
If you’re in the mood for a quintessential old-school Italian comedy, look no further than “Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina.” Directed in the mid-1950s by Camillo Mastrocinque, the film has stood the...
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Gianfranco Rosi to premiere 'Sotto le nuvole' at Venice Film Fest, exploring...
Documentary filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi will premiere his much-anticipated latest film at the upcoming 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which runs August 27 - Sept. 6."Sotto le nuvole" (Below the...
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'Bravissimo' captures heart and humor while critiquing pressures on child...
Giancarlo Zarfati and Alberto Sordi in a scene from "Bravissimo"An early film in the commedia all’italiana genre, "Bravissimo" (1955) is a classic Italian comedy directed by Luigi Filippo D'Amico,...
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Mario Martone's new biopic 'Fuori' explores author Goliarda Sapienza's life...
A new biopic by Mario Martone that delves into a pivotal period in the life of the late Italian writer and actress Goliarda Sapienza premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. "Fuori" recounts...
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Film at Lincoln Center honors Monica Vitti with retrospective featuring...
Photo Courtesy of Archivio Luce-CinecittàA retrospective dedicated to the films of Italian cinema icon Monica Vitti will be held from June 6 to June 19 at Lincoln Center in New York City. The 14-film...
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'Salvatore Giuliano' blends documentary realism with dramatic storytelling
"Salvatore Giuliano" is a 1962 Italian crime drama directed by Francesco Rosi that dramatizes the real-life events surrounding the life and death of the legendary Sicilian bandit and folk hero.Giuliano...
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Golden Age Masterpiece: Luchino Visconti’s 1957 “White Nights”
Photo Credit: Archivio Luce CinecittàLuchino Visconti’s 1957 film, “White Nights” (“Le notti bianche”), offers a thoughtful and poignant exploration of themes such as loneliness, desire and emotional...
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Eric LoPresti: Fusing art and tech
Known for contemporary landscapes that fuse art and technology, Eric LoPresti is a Brooklyn-based artist with a strong sense of Italian identity. “My father’s family emigrated from Sicily via Ellis...
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Review: Emma Dante's 'The Macaluso Sisters'
In a moving story that spans several decades, “The Macaluso Sisters” follows five orphaned sisters born and raised in an apartment on Palermo’s outskirts. They support themselves by renting out pigeons...
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