On the occasion of the fourth edition of Fare Cinema, an initiative dedicated to the promotion of Italian cinema in the world, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in partnership with True Colors, Rai.com and MovieHeart presents “Con la macchina da presa/With a Movie Camera”, a selection of some of the best contemporary Italian movies.
Each film is available free of charge, on demand until June 20th at 12 (noon) ET. A free one-time registration through the “registrati/sign-up” button at the top right of the screen is required to stream the films. Once registered, click on “Prenota gratis/book it now” to reserve each film you wish to watch.
Fortuna – The Girl and the Giants
(2020) by Nicolangelo Gelormini
Fortuna, a 6 year old, spends her time with Nicola and Anna, dreaming of being Nancy, an alien princess chased by giants who want to kidnap her and her friends. After a tragic accident happens to Nicola, an obscure secret surfaces.
(2018) by Edoardo De Angelis
The story of a difficult birth set against the backdrop of child trafficking in Castel Volturno, an area outside Naples known for being the most lawless area in Italy.
(2018) by Costanza Quatriglio
Having escaped from Afghanistan when still a child, Ismail now lives in Europe. After several disturbing phone calls, he will have to face the destiny of his family, counting the cost of the senselessness of war and the history of his people, the Hazaras.
(2018) by Giovanni Veronesi
The band of musketeers – D’Artagnan, Porthos, Aramis and Athos – portrayed in a purely self-ironic and disenchanted key, in a series of adventures in order to save King Louis XIV.
(2019) by Mario Martone
Antonio Barracano, is a “man of honour,” the young, vigorous and tattooed Mayor of Rione Sanità in Naples; a paternal figure who oversees the licit and illicit activities unfolding within the city.
Enrico Piaggio: An Italian Dream
(2019) by Umberto Marino
The life of the entrepreneur – played by Alessio Boni – who with his business on the brink of bankruptcy, invented the iconic Vespa scooter.
(2016) by Lodovico Gasparini
The life of the well-known businesswoman – played by Luisa Ranieri – who founded the Perugina chocolate factory in 1907.