Quintessentially (Italian-)American: John Fante in Pursuit of the American Dream
John Fante has been defined by critics as a “real American writer” and as one of the most representative Californian writers of the 20th century. He was also labelled a “god of literature” by Charles Bukowski. While his prose burnt with desire and ambitions, his dreams often clashed against the hard edges of post-depression American […]
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film > THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS (Le otto montagne)
THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS (LE OTTO MONTAGNE) Dir: Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch Italy/Belgium/France, 2022, 140′ Cast: Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Filippo Timi, Elena Lietti, Andrea Palma With English subtitles From the eponymous novel by Paolo Cognetti. REGISTER HERE Awards: David di Donatello 2023: Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematographer, Best Sound (Alessandro Palmerini, Alessandro […]
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documentary > SONAGGIOS
SFFILM Festival 2025 Sonaggios Sunday, April 27 | 3:45 PM Marina Theatre, 2149 Chestnut Street, San Francisco LEARN MORE & BUY TICKETS Apply code AG832JS at check out for a discounted ticket In his delightful documentary, Sonaggios—Italy’s contribution to 2025 SFFILM Festival—director Pietro Mereu takes us to Sardinia, where, in Tonara, two families carry on the tradition […]
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music > Carlo Fierens: Homage to Paganini
Carlo Fierens Homage to Paganini April 24 | 6:30 PM Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St, San Francisco Free Admission | Registration required REGISTER HERE Internationally acclaimed guitarist Carlo Fierens stands in a special place among today’s classical guitarists. He performed his music in many venues across the world. His solo concert is a […]
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Italian Research Day & Earth Day | ORA, THE LIMITS OF THE PLANET
Italian Research Day in the World & Earth Day ORA, THE LIMITS OF THE PLANET April 22 | 6:30 PM Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St, San Francisco Free Admission | Registration required REGISTER HERE WATCH THE TRAILER PROGRAM On the occasion of Italian Research Day in the World and Earth Day, the Italian Cultural Institute […]
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books > ANOTHER LOOK presents: Dino Buzzati’s “The Singularity”
ANOTHER LOOK presents: Dino Buzzati’s The Singularity REGISTER HERE Another Look has a special surprise in preparation for the discussion on Buzzati’s book The Singularity. In preparation for the event, Another Look director, Stanford Prof. Robert Pogue Harrison, interviewed Edwin Frank, director of New York Review Books and the founder of the NYRB Classics series. The […]
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film > THE ARMADILLO’S PROPHECY
THU, APR 17 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) From Page to Screen: THE ARMADILLO’S PROPHECY (La profezia dell’armadillo) REGISTER HERE The fourth film in the series From Page to Screen, The Armadillo’s Prophecy (La profezia dell’armadillo), is a 2018 film directed by Emanuele Scaringi. The movie is loosely based on the 2011 […]
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MADE IN ITALY DAY | The Italian Flair. Is there an Italian Way to Innovation?
MADE IN ITALY DAY April 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM The Italian Flair. Is There an Italian Way to Innovation? From fashion to cars, from food to design, Italians have developed an original approach to the world of business. What is the impact of culture and visual imagination on the creation of the most memorable […]
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cinema > THE SHAMEFUL HISTORY (La storia vergognosa)
The Shameful Story (La storia vergognosa) Tuesday, April 8 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) Free admission | Registration required REGISTER HERE In collaboration with Comites SF and the Italian Migration Studies Working Group of the University of California Berkeley, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, the […]
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film festival > ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL PORTLAND
Italian Film Festival USA – Portland 21st Edition April 4 – 13, 2025 5th Ave Theatre, 510 SW Hall Street, Portland OR PROGRAM Free Admission / All film are in Italian with English subtitles Enjoy the local premieres of six recent, critically acclaimed Italian films, and one program of short films at the 2025 Italian […]
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