This year?s San Diego Italian Film Festival has drawn from many inspirations all of which bring together the sights, sounds, flavors, humors and commentaries of Italian life. Mark your calendars and join us for an exciting Festival which commences on October 22nd and finishes with a fabulous Gala Reception on November 5th.
In addition to the 15 wonderful movies that will be shown during the two weeks of the Festival, including a retrospective of director Marco Bellocchio?s films, SDIFF will present music, discussion and celebrations. Crazy Steps on Oct. 24th combines the beautiful music of Astor Piazzolla performed by Camarada, a chamber music ensemble, with Bellocchio?s Enrico IV at the beautiful Birch North Park Theatre. On Oct. 31st learn more about Bellocchio and his films at the roundtable which follows L?ora di religione (My mother?s smile).
Join us for these wonderful films, most are San Diego premieres, and events. The films are in Italian with English subtitles and each will be introduced by one of SDIFF?s professors who bring their study of Italian culture, history, film and art into the theater to give an added dimension to our viewing of these movies. - Victor Laruccia, Executive Director, SDIFF.
Tonight's Film: La Matassa (The Tangle)
This crime comedy from the nutty Italian duo Valentino Picone and Salvatore Ficarra features the two writer-director-stars, respectively, as Paolo and Gaetano, cousins estranged from one another. The boys haven't spoken for almost twenty years, thanks to the enmity that their fathers feel toward one another. But an accident suddenly brings the cousins back together and thrusts them deep into the heart of the mafia. (in Italian with English Subtitles) - Giuseppe Annino, Program Director SDIFF
Admission: Suggested Donation $5
Location:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Balboa Park
Wednesday, October 27 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
In addition to the 15 wonderful movies that will be shown during the two weeks of the Festival, including a retrospective of director Marco Bellocchio?s films, SDIFF will present music, discussion and celebrations. Crazy Steps on Oct. 24th combines the beautiful music of Astor Piazzolla performed by Camarada, a chamber music ensemble, with Bellocchio?s Enrico IV at the beautiful Birch North Park Theatre. On Oct. 31st learn more about Bellocchio and his films at the roundtable which follows L?ora di religione (My mother?s smile).
Join us for these wonderful films, most are San Diego premieres, and events. The films are in Italian with English subtitles and each will be introduced by one of SDIFF?s professors who bring their study of Italian culture, history, film and art into the theater to give an added dimension to our viewing of these movies. - Victor Laruccia, Executive Director, SDIFF.
Tonight's Film: La Matassa (The Tangle)
This crime comedy from the nutty Italian duo Valentino Picone and Salvatore Ficarra features the two writer-director-stars, respectively, as Paolo and Gaetano, cousins estranged from one another. The boys haven't spoken for almost twenty years, thanks to the enmity that their fathers feel toward one another. But an accident suddenly brings the cousins back together and thrusts them deep into the heart of the mafia. (in Italian with English Subtitles) - Giuseppe Annino, Program Director SDIFF
Admission: Suggested Donation $5
Location:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Balboa Park
Wednesday, October 27 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
