in person > A Window to Europe: Through Literature and Art
Plain Sight DC and the EU National Institutes of Culture in Washington, DC (EUNIC) are proud to present A Window to Europe: Through Literature and Art, a series of short exhibitions featuring eleven visual artists from the Washington, DC region who will create work in response to eleven books by European writers, as part of […]
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streaming > Magari (If Only) by Ginevra Elkann
Our Cinema Italiano: A Better Way to Stay Home is back with “Magari” (If Only), an heartwarming portrait of childhood and family, which opened the Locarno Film Festival in 2019. Expected tension and unexpected fun arise when three kids of divorced parents visit their unreliable father. The feature debut of filmmaker Ginevra Elkann, based on […]
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in person/streaming > Marco Pignataro Jazzet – Featuring John Patitucci at the 2021 DC Jazz Fest
As part of the 2021 DC Jazz Festival, we are pleased to announce the performance of Italian saxophonist Marco Pignataro and his outstanding “Jazzet” featuring John Patitucci on bass, Alan Pasqua on piano, Cory Pesaturo on accordion, as well as emerging young talent Tyson Jackson on drums. Their evocative and powerful music is a blend […]
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available online > Sciascian lessons in the world
2021 marks the Centenary of the Birth of Leonardo Sciascia, the Italian writer famous for his investigative work on the exploitation and use of power for personal gain. The video below is from the the presentation event (held on Friday, July 23, from 6:00 to 7:00 AM ET, of “Lezioni Sciasciane nel mondo” (Sciascian Lessons […]
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in theater > Beethoven and Bologne: National Symphony Orchestra with Francesca Dego
On July 8 and 9, 2021, Jonathon Heyward makes his Wolf Trap debut conducting the National Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, along with a moving piece by the Kennedy Center’s new Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon. With the support of the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington, DC, Italian violinist Francesca […]
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webinar > Inimitable & Iconic: Italian Design Stories in the US
Now in its 5th year, Italian Design Day (IDD) was established to celebrate Italian design and creativity around the world. On this occasion, the network of Italian Embassies, Consulates, and Cultural Institutes organize a series of events, and this presentation launches the 2021 celebrations in the United States. Introduced by Mariangela Zappia, Ambassador of Italy […]
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webinar > Disney/Pixar’s “Luca”: Q&A with Director Enrico Casarosa
Have you ever wondered how a Disney/Pixar movie comes to life? On June 25th, 1:00-1:45 PM (ET), join us and our friends at the Italian Cultural Society in Washington DC for this rare opportunity of an interview and Q&A session with Director Enrico Casarosa, who will discuss with Francesca Casazza his latest movie “Luca”, the […]
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streaming > Tornare (Feel Your Memories) by Cristina Comencini
Cinema Italiano: A Better Way To Stay Home is back this month with “Tornare” (Feel Your Memories), a movie that reunites Film Director Cristina Comencini and acclaimed actress Giovanna Mezzogiorno fourteen years after their Oscar nominated “La Bestia nel Cuore” (Don’t Tell). The screening will be followed by an exclusive interview with Cristina Comencini focusing […]
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streaming > Oltre lo schermo: 15 documentari raccontano il cinema italiano dietro le quinte
Oltre lo schermo: 15 documentari raccontano il cinema italiano dietro le quinte. Dal 14 giugno al 25 luglio 2021 in streaming gratuito. In occasione della quarta edizione di Fare Cinema, dal 14 giugno prende il via “Oltre lo schermo. 15 documentari raccontano il cinema italiano dietro le quinte”, la rassegna streaming dedicata ai mestieri del cinema, […]
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streaming > Reboot – Il cinema italiano riparte
In occasione della quarta edizione di “Fare Cinema“, la rassegna tematica dedicata alla promozione del cinema e dell’industria cinematografica italiana, il Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale propone una serie di video dedicati alla resilienza dell’industria cinematografica italiana ed ai mestieri del cinema. In collaborazione con la Fondazione Cinema per Roma, presieduta da […]
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