MEET ACTOR CLAUDIO BISIO at ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura will host a press conference with ICFF’s guest of honour Claudio Bisio. Claudio Bisio stars in ICFF’s films “Gli sdraiati/Couch Potatoes” directed by Francesca Archibugi and “Si può fare/You Can Do It” directed by Giulio Manfredonia. The ICFF will also present a special panel dedicated to the Oscar winning movie […]
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ICFF Industry Day
The Istituto is pleased to present the ICFF Industry Day that will take place on June 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Deluxe Entertainment, 901 King St W #700, Toronto. The event will consist in three interactive panels: the first will show the opportunities of co-productions between Italy and Canada; the second will […]
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Meet actor Giuseppe Battiston at Istituto Italiano di Cultura
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is proud to welcome a press conference with the Italian actor, Giuseppe Battiston, special guest at ICFF with his lask work “Finchè c’è prosecco c’è speranza / The Last Prosecco”. Battiston, has dedicated his life to the art of acting – over the past 28 years, he has starred in […]
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MEET ACTOR ANTONIO ALBANESE at ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura will host a press conference with ICFF guest of honour actor Antonio Albanese. Antonio Albanese stars in ICFF’s opening film “Come un gatto in tangenziale / Like a Cat on a Highway”, a vibrant comedy directed by Riccardo Milani, and in the film “Contromano/Against the Flow” that Albanese himself directed. […]
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Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2018
The Istituto is pleased to announce the 7th edition of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival ICFF, presented by ICSavings The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) has grown to the largest Italian film festival outside of Italy. For nine days, ICFF showcases the best new Italian and international cinema. Screenings are supplemented with guest appearances by […]
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Beyond Bella: Daniela Nardi’s Salone di Cultura
Artistic Director Daniela Nardi tackles the myths surrounding Italian-Canadian women with Beyond Bella, the seventh edition of the bold, engaging Salone di Cultura. Coinciding with Italian Heritage Month, the June 8, 2018 Salone celebrates Italian-Canadian women artists and creators. For the first time, the Salone takes place at Toronto’s 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, […]
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Matera: an exhibition by Linda Martinello
“Matera” is based on Martinello’s recent travels to the 2019 European Capital of Culture: the ancient city of Matera in Southern Italy. Born in the Toronto suburbs as a first generation Canadian, Martinello travels to locations in a continued effort to explore her Mexican and Italian heritage. Martinello spends months in foreign cities recording her […]
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The TIFF Cinematheque presents a retrospective on the Italian acclaimed filmmakers Michelangelo Antonioni.
The TIFF Cinematheque presents a retrospective on the Italian acclaimed filmmakers Michelangelo Antonioni. The TIFF will held a series of screenings of movies by the artist as well as talks on his mastery and his influence on cinema. JUNE 6 (6.30pm): Pers Handling on L’Avventura special talk from TIFF Director & CEO Piers Handling, in […]
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Dante’s Divine Comedy: As Told for Young People
The Divine Comedy for Children Infernonarration/presentation of shadow puppetry With overhead projector by Laura Nardinarrating voice Amando Pinheirooverhead projector Laura Nardiimages Laura Cortini Showtimes June 5Duration 50 minutes5 years + An Associazione Culturale Causa production The fascinating story of Dante Alighieri caters to a young audience with the show “The Divine Comedy for Children”. […]
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“Giovane Contadina” (Young Peasant) by Giuseppe Bonito
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition “The Light of Truth and Beauty. Giuseppe Bonito’s Contadina”, that will be held on June 4 at 6:30pm. Please RSVP by clicking on the link below! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-light-of-truth-and-beauty-an-italian-masterpiece-at-the-istituto-italiano-di-cultura-tickets-46150439206 Whilst immortalizing the captivating Mediterranean beauty of a young peasant girl from the […]
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