Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.
Organisers say this year’s selection is dedicated to the complexities of female characters, exploring the balance between self-representation and external portrayal.
Diamanti (Diamonds ), directed by Ferzan Özpetek, transports viewers to a bustling tailor’s shop in 1970s Rome and its 18 female employees, each with their own stories, dreams, and challenges.
Margherita Vicario's directorial debut, Gloria!, is set in the late 18th-century, and follows Teresa, a visionary musical talent, as she challenges the era's conventions by creating music that is both rebellious and modern.
Screening in Ireland for the first time, Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film, Parthenope, is a tribute to the director’s love for the city of Naples, embodied in the life of the young girl, Parthenope.
A very different theme is explored in the documentary Real, directed by Adele Tulli, which reflects on what it means to be human in the digital age. In Vittoria, directed by Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman, a woman’s life is turned upside down by the death of her father and the recurring dream of a little girl, which prompts her to embark on a path of international adoption, jeopardizing her marriage, family stability and moral compass.
All films will be screened in Italian, with English subtitles.
See www.nicefestival.org for the full programme.
