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Italy @ the Victoria Film Festival 2026

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The Istituto Italiano di  Cultura Toronto is pleased to support the film Primavera at the 2026 edition of the Victoria Film Festival.

Primavera
Damiano Michieletto

Italy France | 2025 | 110 minutes

Cecilia, a gifted young virtuoso, knows that her only chance at freedom lies beyond the walls that confine her in an orphanage for abandoned girls. When the brilliant and unconventional Antonio Vivaldi arrives as the ensemble’s new instructor, he immediately recognizes her extraordinary talent.

Wednesday, February 11 | 2:30PM

THE VIC THEATRE
808  Douglas St | Victoria BC

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CO-PRODUCTIONS

The Mariana Trench
(Marianengraben)
Eileen Byrne

 Luxembourg Italy Austria | 2025 | 97 minutes

A road trip buddy movie that brings Paula, a young woman who lost her brother, and Helmut, an older man, who lost his son years before, as they travel to Northern Italy in a camper van to face the grief that still follows them in this comedic and emotional journey.

Wednesday, February 11 | 1:30PM

CAPITOL 6 THEATRES
805 Yates St | Victoria BC

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100 Litres of Gold
Teemu Nikki

Finland Italy | 2025 | 88 minutes

Finland’s submission for the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film

In this Finnish comedy, two hungover sisters are on an urgent quest to replenish the beer supply that was originally intended for their sister’s wedding.

Wednesday, February 11 | 7:00PM

TOASTER ROCKET CINEMA
712 Cormorant St | Victoria BC

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  • Organized by: Victoria Film Festival
  • In collaboration with: Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto