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Italian Short film "Maria" in the Lineup of the Rochester International Film...
The official lineup has not yet been released. However, according the film's creators, Maria, starring actress Anna Ferruzzo, has been chosen for the 59th annual Rochester International Film...
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Interview: Director Yuri Ancarini of "The Challenge"
Dating back some 4,000 years, the sport of falconry is still widely practiced today.With origins in the Middle East, falconry is a highly-regarded pastime, which, in some cultures, also serves as a...
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The 70th Cannes Film Festival off to a Great Start
Actress Monica Bellucci was just named the Mistress of Ceremonies of the 70th Cannes Film Festival, which will run from May 17-28. Check back here for updates as they become available. Click here to...
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Interview: 2017 David di Donatello Nominee Vito Gallina
Embracing his Sicilian culture, actor Vito Gallina is making a name for himself as he takes on unique roles alongside his trailblazing contemporaries.Whether he is starring in an independent short...
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Toni Servillo's New Comedy Headed to America
Director Francesco Amato's Lasciate andare (Let Yourself Go) starring Toni Servillo is headed to North America. According to Variety, L.A.-based Menemsha Films has acquired North American rights.The...
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A Conversation with Actor Mirko Frezza of David di Donatello Winner "Il più...
The 2017 David di Donatello award show, which took place on Monday, was an exciting event that celebrated many great contemporary talents of Italian cinema. I was fortunate to have seen most of the...
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From the Vaults.. My interview with Paolo Sorrentino
Paolo Sorrentino at the 2005 edition of Open Roads: NewItalian Cinema, NYCAfter recently going through my archives of interviews, I discovered a few gems that for one reason or another, I did not...
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Italy's Golden Age stars will meet their contemporary counterparts in three...
The extravaganza kicks off on May 17 with a career retrospective dedicated to the incomparable Marcello Mastroianni. According to filmlinc.com, a photo exhibit, Fellini, 8 ½ in Color, will be on view...
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Get Ready for Giovanna Taviani's SalinaDocFest, June 25-29
She was born into a family of filmmakers, grew up in the paradise of the Mediterranean and could have been a movie star. Instead, she chose to make meaningful documentaries on social issues, human...
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Cannes 2017 Interview: Actress and Director Emanuela Mascherini
The 2017 Cannes Film Festival kicks off today. Although no Italian films were chosen to compete in the main competition, there is a strong Italian presence across the board. From Claudia Cardinale...
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Interview: Director Francesco Colangelo on his Cannes short film "Giochi di...
Fresh off the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, director Francesco Colangelo answers a few questions about his film Giochi di ruolo, which was featured in the festival's Short Film Corner. Starring Valeria...
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The 2017 Edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema Kicks Off Today
Francesco Montanari and Isabella Aragonese in Sole, cuore, amoreThe Film Society of Lincoln Center kicks off its 17th annual series dedicated to the work contemporary Italian filmmakers. The 2017...
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Interview: Richard Peña on Open Roads: New Italian Cinema
Richard Peña (right) at the 2008 edition with Jasmine Trinca and Silvio SoldiniThe 17th edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema is underway. Opening weekend is attracting crowds of New Yorkers...
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Interview: Pif on his New York premiere of "In guerra per amore"
Pierfrancesco Diliberto (Pif) is in New York this week to promote his latest film, In guerra per amore (At War with Love). In it, Pif plays the role of Private Arturo Giammarresi, a love-struck...
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A Conversation with Director Roberto Andò
Roberto Andò's latest film Le confessioni (The Confessions) is making its way through North America. Andò presented the film last week in New York at the annual Italian film series Open Roads: New...
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"Italian Film Series" Founder Anthony Mangione Reviews Andrea Segre's "Io...
Photo by Simone FalsoItalian Film Series, a monthly event in Rochester, New York showcasing contemporary Italian films is now in its third month. Founder Anthony Mangione, along with numerous local...
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Francesca Comencini's “Stories of Love that Cannot Belong to This World” to...
It’s been announced that Francesca Comencini’s new film Amori che non sanno stare al mondo (Stories of Love that Cannot Belong To This World), which she adapted from her own book, is in the lineup of...
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Interview: Actress Isabella Ragonese on her film "Sole, cuore, amore"
Americans know her as Rosa Napolitano from The Golden Door, Emanuele Crialese's heartfelt story of immigration in America at the turn of the 20th century. Italians know her as a diverse contemporary...
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Guest Post: Filmmaker/Journalist Lucia Grillo Covers Open Roads: New Italian...
After having had the immense pleasure of covering the 2016 edition of Open Roads for CUNY TV, I am thrilled to return in 2017 as a guest correspondent for Italian Cinema Today. As a...
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Revisiting my conversation with screenwriter Stefano Rulli about his film on...
The made for TV docu-drama is a popular genre of filmmaking that has immortalized some of the most influential people in Italian history. Most of these made-for- TV movies are shown throughout Italy on...
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