La Tenerezza
La Tenerezza is scaled down to an intimate level, taking on public issues and using them as the backdrop to a story of two families and the dysfunction within them. Venerable star Renato Carpentieri plays Lorenzo, an elderly lawyer of dubious ethics. Alienated from his children, he finds himself drawn to some new neighbors. Michela and […]
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La Vergine Giurata (Sworn Virgin) by Laura Bispuri
In anticipation of the screening of her latest movie Figlia Mia (Daughter of Mine) at Filmfest DC on April 24, the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to invite you to the screening of Vergine Giurata (Sworn Virgin). Director Laura Bispuri, award winning actress Alba Rohrwacher, and journalist Laura Delli Colli will meet the audience for a conversation and Q&A session on both Vergine Giurata and Figlia […]
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Accordi Disaccordi, Hot Italian Swing
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with CIDIM (Comitato Nazionale Italiano Musica) and WPFW, proudly present a concert by Accordi e Disaccordi, Hot Italian Swing. Accordi Disaccordi is an Italian band oriented on a gipsy jazz repertoire. The trio performs what they define “hot Italian swing”, a unique style combining jazz, […]
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Patrizio Travagli
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute are pleased to present the exhibition opening of Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Patrizio Travagli. Patrizio Travagli invites us to turn our attention to the disturbing singularity of the mirror. How many times have mirrors deceived us? How many times, even if for a few moments, […]
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La ragazza del mondo ( Worldly Girl )
Giulia’s world is an ancient one, suspended in time and built on rigor and sacred texts, which fiercely excludes anyone who doesn’t belong. Everyone else inhabits Libero’s world, including those who make mistakes, those who make do as they seek other prospects, and those who love unconditionally. When Giulia meets Libero, she discovers there may be […]
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Premio Strega 2017
On the occasion of the release in the United States of Le Otto Montagne (The Eight Mountains), the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington DC are pleased to invite you to a presentation of the book by Paolo Cognetti, winner of the 2017 Premio Strega, Italy’s most prestigious literary prize. Paolo Cognetti will […]
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The Vignelli Legacy
The Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute and the Rochester Institute of Technology are pleased to present an exhibition featuring some of the most iconic designs conceived by Massimo and Lella Vignelli. The opening event will include a lecture on The Vignelli Legacy by R. Roger Remington, Professor of Graphic Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During […]
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Ma l’amore c’entra? ( Is It About Love? ) – US PREMIERE
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Knock Out Abuse, present the US premiere of Ma l’amore c’entra? (Is It About Love?) with the participation of director Elisabetta Lodoli. The documentary recounts the lives of three men, Paolo, Luca and Giorgio (aliases), who testify on their stories of violence […]
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Why Ancient Rome Matters – with World Renowned Classicist Mary Beard
This event starts at 5:30 PM ** No phone or email reservations accepted ** The Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Washington D.C., in collaboration with the American University of Rome, present a special evening with world renowned classicist Mary Beard. The historian and bestselling author of SPQR: A History of Ancient […]
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Romeo e Giulietta ( Romeo & Juliet ) by Franco Zeffirelli
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Zeffirelli’s release of Academy Award nominated film Romeo and Juliet, the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Franco Zeffirelli Foundation, presents a pre-Valentine’s Day screening of Shakespeare’s tale of romance and tragedy. Two families of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been feuding with each other […]
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