Defining Italian Cultural Identity in American Urban Centers through Opera from Mass Migration to World War II (1881-1941)
Kluge Center Director Dr. John Haskell will interview Dr. Davide Ceriani about his project on the role that Italian opera had in forming an Italian-American ethnic identity in American urban centers between the early mass migration period (1881) and World War II (1941). Special emphasis is on the Northeast area, particularly on New York City […]
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Clothes vs Costumes: Designing for the Cinema with Anna Lombardi
As part of “Fare Cinema: the Italian Movie Industry”, an initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Activities and Tourism, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, ANICA and AFI, join us on May 24th for Clothes vs Costumes, a presentation by Italian costume designer Anna Lombardi. Assistant to Academy […]
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European Union Open House
On May 12, 2018 the European Union Embassies and the EU Delegation to the United States open their doors to the public for the annual EU Embassies’ Open House: a day of family fun, culture, food and more. The event offers visitors a rare look inside the embassies and provides a unique opportunity for them to […]
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“150 Rossini”: a journey through the life and works of Gioachino Rossini
Rossini desperately wanted to be successful, respected, and loved. While every composer shares these ambitions, rarely do all three come to fruition in his or her lifetime. However, Gioachino Rossini did just that. As part of the series of events organized on the 150th anniversary of Rossini’s death, join us for a journey through the composer’s life […]
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Building Back Better Resilience to Natural Disasters: Two Continents Hit by Earthquakes
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture cordially invite you to the event Building Back Better Resilience to Natural Disasters: Two Continents Hit by Earthquakes Presentation of the book: Building Back Better. Ideas and pathways for creation of resilient communities and Photography Exhibition about the recent earthquakes in Mexico (2017, […]
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Emilio Cavallini: Objectual Abstractions
OPENING RECEPTION AT IA&A AT HILLYER Friday, May 4, 6-9pm (FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED) ON DISPLAY: May 4 – May 27, 2018 The Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington D.C., and IA&A at Hillyer are pleased to present Emilio Cavallini’s first solo show in Washington DC, “Objectual Abstractions“, an exhibit that spans […]
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Pasqualino Settebellezze by Lina Wertmüller
Nominated for four Academy Awards® including first woman ever nominated for Best Director, Lina Wertmüller’s Seven Beauties stars Giancarlo Giannini as Pasqualino Frafuso, known in Naples as “Pasqualino Settebellezze” (Pasqualino Seven Beauties). A petty thief who lives off of the profits of his seven sisters while claiming to protect their honor at any cost, Pasqualino is arrested for murder […]
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Bravo, bravissimo! The Barber of Seville with the Washington National Opera
Opening the program of events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Washington National Opera present a special preview of Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville debuting on April 28th at the Kennedy Center. Artistic Director Peter Kazaras will take you inside the composer’s mind and into the […]
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Figlia Mia (Daughter of Mine)
In person: Director Laura Bispuri and movie star Alba Rohrwacher (For a Q&A session after Tuesday 24th screening) Ten-year-old Vittoria lives in a Sardinian village untouched by tourism. One day she meets the impetuous Angelica, who is completely different from her own caring mother, Tina. Vittoria does not suspect that the two women are connected by […]
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Cinema Italian Style: Meet Director Laura Bispuri and Movie Star Alba Rohrwacher
After rocking the Berlin International Film Festival and Tribeca 2018, Director Laura Bispuri and movie star Alba Rohrwacher arrive to the Nation’s Capital to present Figlia Mia (Daughter of Mine) at Filmfest DC. Meet them in person at the Embassy of Italy for a sneak preview of Daughter of Mine and an all-women conversation on […]
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