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: Cortometraggi e doc (Movie, Documentary and Short)
Five Short Films -
Long before YouTube, Italy had defined the Cortometraggio (Short) as a critical form of expression and creativity for its filmmakers. The limits imposed by the former are technical, but in Italy the limits were guided by government budgets, anthropological and historical interests, and a more general sense of the value of cinema. While the cultural interest derives from Italy?s long love affair with the movies, the government?s interest in preserving a sense of italianit? has been useful in supporting cinema in both training and production. In fact, two of SDIFF?s key partners are the Italian government agencies Cinecitt? Luce and the IIC in Los Angeles. (in Italian with English Subtitles)
Admission: Suggested Donation $5
Location:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Balboa Park
Monday, November 1 - 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: Cortometraggi e doc (Movie, Documentary and Short)
Five Short Films -
Long before YouTube, Italy had defined the Cortometraggio (Short) as a critical form of expression and creativity for its filmmakers. The limits imposed by the former are technical, but in Italy the limits were guided by government budgets, anthropological and historical interests, and a more general sense of the value of cinema. While the cultural interest derives from Italy?s long love affair with the movies, the government?s interest in preserving a sense of italianit? has been useful in supporting cinema in both training and production. In fact, two of SDIFF?s key partners are the Italian government agencies Cinecitt? Luce and the IIC in Los Angeles. (in Italian with English Subtitles)
Admission: Suggested Donation $5
Location:
Museum of Photographic Arts
Balboa Park
Monday, November 1 - 7:00 PM
For more information, please visit: www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com
