A Conversation About the Novel “Un paese di carta” at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress European Division & Italian Language Table in partnership with the Embassy of Italy & the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington present a conversation about the novel Un paese di carta between author Laura Benedetti and Washington Post reporter Emily Langer. ***THE CONVERSATION WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH*** Laura Benedetti teaches […]
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Shakespeare is Coming to the Italian Cultural Institute-Embassy of Italy
Please join us for a preview of select scenes from the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s forthcoming production of Romeo & Juliet. The play, set in Verona, Italy, is one of Shakespeare’s early poetic masterworks and follows two star-crossed lovers caught tragically between two feuding families. After the show, you will have the opportunity to meet members […]
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Leopardi, il giovane favoloso – a film by Mario Martone
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, presents the screening of Leopardi, il giovane favoloso, a movie by Mario Martone. Based upon the short but fruitful life of the legendary Italian 19th century poet Giacomo Leopardi, one of the most important and influential poets in Italian literary […]
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Detective Montalbano, The Mud Pyramid
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with MHz Networks, presents a screening of Detective Montalbano, The Mud Pyramid by Alberto Sironi. In his investigation of the murder of an accountant and the attempted murder of a bricklayer, Montalbano discovers a ring of corruption between construction companies and the Mafia. With acumen and courage he penetrates the […]
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Detective Montalbano, A Delicate Matter
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with MHz Networks, presents a screening of Detective Montalbano, A Delicate Matter by Alberto Sironi. On his way to a vacation, Montalbano ends up working on two very different cases. One concerns the murder of a well-loved 70-year-old woman who worked as a prostitute, and the other […]
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Io, Arlecchino by Matteo Bini, Giorgio Pasotti
PLEASE NOTE: EVENT DATE HAS CHANGED The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with New Italian Cinema Events (N.I.C.E), presents a screening of Io, Arlecchino by Matteo Bini and Giorgio Pasotti. N.I.C.E. plays an important role in the dissemination of Italian cinema abroad, with particular attention given to Italian younger authors, who are as original as they […]
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“Design Worlds: Interactions between Italy and America”
JUNE 28 – PANEL DISCUSSION On the occasion of the XXI Triennale di Milano International Exhibition “21st Century. Design After Design”, the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute invite you to the panel discussion “Design Worlds: Interactions between Italy and America” featuring: Prof. Jonathan Mekinda, Assistant Professor, Department of Art History & […]
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Shalom Italia – at AFI Silver
Shalom Italia focuses on three Jewish brothers who go in search of a cave in the Italian countryside where their family hid during World War II. International premiere. Directed by Tamar Tal Anati Israel, Germany 2016 – 70 min – English subtitles ADDRESS AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD TO BUY TICKETS: CLICK […]
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2016 Serenade! Choral Festival
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016 Serenade! Opening Celebration in Alexandria 7:30-9:30 pm St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 228 South Pitt Street, Old Town Alexandria, VATucson Girls Chorus (USA) Ensemble Planeta (Japan) Ensemble Musicaficta (Italy) SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 New! Serenade! Festival at Castleton 4:00-5:30 pm Castleton Festival-The Theater House 7 Castleton Meadows Lane Castleton, VA 22716 Koris […]
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MOVING OUT, a musical play by Riccardo Riccardi
UNDER THE PATRONAGE of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism Ministero dei Beni e delle Attività Culturali e del Turismo Starting with this edition, The Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT) has decided to send a strong signal to promote one of the most fascinating festivals that culture can offer: La Festa […]
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