Italian Film Days will be held from October 24th to 28th in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš. The event, which will be held for the first time in our country, is organized by Cinecittà, one of the most important European film and photographic archives, the Italian Cultural Institute in Belgrade, and mts Dvorana, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Municipality of Stari Grad, and the Italian Embassy in Serbia.
At the Italian Film Days will be presented the latest works of Italian cinematography, with a special program dedicated to Federico Fellini, the master of Italian cinema (on the 30th anniversary of the famous director’s death). Italian Cinecittà is one of the most important European film archives, housing significant materials of European and Italian cinematography. Cinecittà manages the legendary Cinecittà studios and promotes contemporary Italian cinema as a member of the European Film Promotion (EFP).
Here are some recommendations for films that will be shown at the festival.
The Oscar-winning film “8½” by Federico Fellini tells the story of director Guido, who is supposed to start filming a movie but is facing a creative block. He begins to question himself, his life, and the woman he loves. “La Dolce Vita,” “Amarcord,” “Juliet of the Spirits,” and “La voce della luna” are some of the other films that pay tribute to the iconic Italian director.
“An Endless Sunday” directed by Alain Parroni follows the lives of Brenda, Alex, and Kevin, somewhere between the province and the heart of the great Italian capital, Rome. When Brenda finds out she is pregnant, the three teenagers face the challenges of growing up for the first time. Their independence and freedom, as well as their suffering as social outsiders, are put to the test. The film is the winner of the FIPRESCI award and the jury award at the Venice Film Festival.
“Adagio” by Stefano Sollima tells the story of Manuel, a man trying to enjoy his life while taking care of his elderly father. He goes to a party to photograph a mysterious individual but, realizing he has been deceived, decides to escape and gets involved in problems that are too big for him. “Adagio” won two awards at the Venice Film Festival, for the best young actor (Gianmarco Tognazzi) and for the best music in a film.
Another film we recommend is “A Brighter Tomorrow” a comedy by director Nanni Moretti. The director struggles with his relationship with his family and with his latest film about the USSR’s invasion of Hungary in 1956 and its impact on the Italian Communist Party. Through this film, Nanni Moretti expresses his views on the political world, streaming platforms, modern cinema, his personal life, and his relationship with his partner, more strongly than ever before.