Maria Laura Mosco and Pietro Pirani present The Concept of Resistance in Italy
Dr Maria Laura Mosco and Dr Pietro Pirani present The Concept of Resistance in Italy: Multidisciplinary Perspectives, (London; Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield International), an inspiring and multidisciplinary book on the concept of resistance in Italy from the onset of Fascism to today’s philosophical discourse. The multidisciplinary scope allows for an historical, philosophical and artistic […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “Partners in Crime”
Gilles is suffering from amnesia as the result of a mysterious accident. He returns to his wife of fifteen years, a stranger to himself. What did their married life used to be like? From what she’s telling him, he tries to piece together what their relationship was like. Can Gilles be sure he is the […]
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A talk with Massimo Mottura, President of Campari in Canada
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT The Istituto italiano di cultura and Bocconi Alumni Association are pleased to present a talk by Massimo Mottura, President of Campari in Canada. Massimo has studied and worked in many countries and joined Gruppo Campari in 2000. Mr. Mottura’s responsibilities covered many geographical locations including the Balkans, Middle […]
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Motus presents MDLSX
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura and The Theatre Centre are pleased to introduce Motus’s international sensation MDLSX to Toronto following stops at PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Vancouver and High Performance Rodeo, Calgary. MDLSX is a “scandalous” theatrical trip that Silvia Calderoni – after 10 years with Motus – carries out with a new format […]
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Musical Inventions by Paolo Angeli
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Aga Kahn Museum is thrilled to present Paolo Angeli, musician and composer from Sardinia. “Watch, listen, and be amazed” (NPR Music) as Sardinian musician Paolo Angeli takes to the stage with his very own modified instrument: an 18-stringed hybrid of guitar, baritone, violoncello, and drums. Adorned […]
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: Sceening of “THE MAESTRO” by Alexandre Valenti
On the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, in collaboration with Ashkenaz Festival, Italian Contemporary Film Festival, Toronto Jewish Film Foundation and Villa Charities, present the screening of “The Maestro” (Documentary, 75′ – 2016) directed by Alexander Valenti and produced by […]
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EUFF ENCORE Sunday, 28 January, 2018
The European Union Film Festival brings back the Audience Choice Award, along with two best sellers of EUFF 2017: The Citizen, Emilia and Amerika Square will play again on Sunday January 28 at Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see these films. Tickets available on euffto.com ($10 […]
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Franco Gallippi’s lectures: “Rome through Italian cinema”
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present two lectures on Rome through Italian cinema held by Dr. Franco Gallippi. Lecture 1 Friday, January 26, 10:00am to 12:00pm Rome in Italian Cinema: From La presa di Roma to La grande bellezza Dr. Franco Gallippi will guide you on an imaginative tour of the city […]
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Screening of Verdi’s MACBETH directed by LILIANA CAVANI
Opera production by Teatro Regio di Parma on the occasion of Festival Verdi. For the series of operas from ‘Festival Verdi’, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents Macbeth by director Liliana Cavani, and music director Bruno Bartoletti. Macbeth – Leo NucciBanco – Enrico IoriLady Macbeth – Sylvie ValayreDama di Lady Macbeth – Tiziana TramontiMacduff – […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “Feather”
Piuma is the story of Ferro and Cate, two teenagers faced with an unexpected pregnancy that turns their world upside down. Hesitant and tentative, the two main characters must navigate through the most complicated 9 months of their lives.They still have to study for their final exam, plan their summer trip to Spain and Morocco […]
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