Giacomo Abbruzzese: A Cinematic Parable Between Everyday Life And Mystery
The Taranto-born, Paris-based prolific filmmaker creates films that mix whimsy and intimacy while holding up the mirror to societal trends.
Roman Holiday Defined an Era
How can a film shot seventy years ago be so captivating and relevant today?
How Can Italian Cinema Be Revived?
The resuscitation of Italian cinema began over twelve years ago, with the gateways to contemporary themes and styles to cinema having opened.
L’Attesa: Art As Matrix
L’Attesa falls into that category of films that cast Italy as a place where the essential substance of life is found.
Italy’s Contemporary Theater Runs Between Fiction And Reality
Our interview with Francesca Merli, a young exponent of Italy's contemporary theater.
Monica Vitti’s Proximal Affection
No actor was better at emoting love on the periphery.
How Netflix’s Zero Set The Path For A More Inclusive Media Landscape
A twist on the rampant invisibility of Black people in the Italian media landscape, Zero is a bright spot and a breakthrough.
Why Do Italians Only Watch Dubbed Movies?
Are we sure we are watching movies with the same eyes?
Why Do Italians Only Watch Dubbed Movies?
Dubbing movies in Italy is systematic. Why is that and are there potential implications for this?
How To Survive A Pandemic With The Help Of Italian Cinema
A small compendium of movies to help us survive the cornavirus pandemic.