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LIGHTSTRUCK (L'Abbaglio) - when you wish upon a 'Star' do your dreams come true?

Lightstruck (L'Abbaglio) - Nicola, a restaurateur from Puglia, becomes friends with Johnny Light, a famous American actor, who...

Brother Sun, Sister Moon, lush with innocence and simplicity of St. Francis of Assisi

Zeffirelli envisions youth of St. Francis of Assisi shines with masterful cinematic richness, of the luscious landscapes of Umbria and Tusca

"A furious farce, one of the best films of this season," NYTimes, 1974

"A furious farce..."NYTimes; "Rollicking fun!"; "Mimi is not to be missed" ... 1974 Reviews of "The Seduction of Mimi"

"Dante" took 18 years from conception to production

Director Pupi Avati was so moved by the reverential admiration Dante Alighieri's literary successor, the poet Giovanni Boccaccio had for him

Film Critics were "Swept Away" by Lina Wertmüller's 1974 film

“It’s hard to communicate just what a splashy, dominating place the Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmüller occupied during the 1970s."

A Thriller you don't want to miss!

"The Last Night of Amore" is a gritty police thriller where Police Officer Franco Amore, on the night of his retirement, is plunged into...

Which film won Mariangela Melato a Best Actress Award?

Renowned Italian actress, Mariangela Melato, can be seen in many CinemaItalia films this season and one won her a Best Actress Award !

In Italy of the past one woman's courage changed the future for all

Primadonna is inspired by the true story of a young woman who refuses to marry her attacker, ultimately paving the way for legal change...

CinemaItalia is proud to select ZAMORA as the Opening Night Film

In this irresistible comedy impeccably set in 1960s Italy, thirty year old Walter Vismara thinks he has life all figured out until...

ZAMORA is the directorial debut of Neri Marcorè

Did you know... which CinemaItalia film was the Directorial Debut of a 30-year career professional?

Meet CinemaItalia Director Giulia Brazzale

LA CHIMERA, a comedy- drama about tomb raiders and the 'Impossible Dream'

"La Chimera" is a comedy-drama about chasing impossible dreams. A masterpiece of magical realism, an adventurous journey between the living

Wertmüller was the first female director ever nominated for an Academy Award

Did you know: The first female director ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director was Italian...