Italian Cinema in the documents of the Diplomatic Historical Archive
The Cinematographic Archive of the Directorate General for Cultural Relations Abroad (DGRC), housed within the Diplomatic Historical Archive at the Farnesina, preserves extensive documentation on the distribution of Italian films and documentaries, Italy’s participation in international festivals and events, and cinematic agreements with other countries—an area that remains a significant aspect of Italy’s cultural presence […]
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“ITALIAN WOMEN DIRECT” at the Chicago International Film Festival
For the 60th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival, the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago presented the retrospective “ITALIAN WOMEN DIRECT”, a selection of films by Italian women directors showcased at the Festival over the past 60 years. With a free weekly screening, the Institute invited the public to rediscover the history of Chicago’s […]
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Cairo: “The Return in the Day”
From 20 October to 10 November 2024, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in the Arab Republic of Egypt, is hosting the solo exhibition “The Return in the Day” by Italo-Swiss artist Dominique Sighanda in its gallery. The exhibition’s original concept, designed to recreate within the gallery the […]
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Glasgow: “Dilaga Ovunque” by Vanni Santoni
On 18 October, as part of the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh organised a discussion at SWG3 in Glasgow, the epicentre of the city’s artistic and musical scene, featuring Italian author Vanni Santoni. The conversation centred around the themes of his latest […]
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Toronto – The Unfindable Surface
In collaboration with Villa Charities and with the support of Heritage Calabria, the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and the Italian Cultural Institute are proud to present the exhibition ‘La Superficie Introvabile | The Unfindable Surface.’ Featuring the works of two Italian artists, Anna Romanello and Mario Martinelli, this exhibition is intended to celebrate […]
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Quayola’s sculptures in Krakow
On the occasion of the 20th edition of Contemporary Art Day, the Italian Cultural Institute of Cracow is presenting the exhibition “Współczesny Antyk – Contemporary Antiquities” (open to the public until 8 November) featuring artist Quayola and the collaboration of critic and curator Valentino Catricalà. The event is part of three important frameworks – in […]
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The Betrothed on stage in Sofia
As part of the 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World,-which this year has as its theme “Italian and the Book: the World between the Lines” –the Embassy of Italy in Bulgaria with the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia, the Embassy of Switzerland in Bulgaria and the University “St. Clement […]
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London: “Puccini – Opera Meets New Media”
A crowded hall gathered at the Italian Cultural Institute of London, directed by Francesco Bongarrà, for the presentation of the exhibition “Puccini – Opera Meets New Media,” which opened at the Museo Teatrale alla Scala in Milan on 24 October and will run until 12 January. The multimedia exhibition, organised by the Ricordi Historical Archive […]
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“M’illumino d’immenso” Award: the winners
Three out of the four award ceremonies scheduled for this year’s “M’illumino d’immenso – International Poetry Translation Award” have taken place. This competition, which began in Mexico in 2018, now spans four continents. On 14 October, at the Italian Cultural Institute of Mexico City, the prize for the 7th Edition of “M’illumino d’immenso” for translation […]
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Tunis, 24th Edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World
The 24th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM) in Tunis featured a rich programme spanning contemporary literature, music, writing workshops, and film screenings. This edition was once again organised by the Italian Embassy in Tunis and the Italian Cultural Institute, thanks to close collaboration with linguistic promotion partners: Tunisian […]
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