With film screenings, short films and open-air documentaries dedicated to the sea and the enhancement of the marine environment, but also talks, shows, cultural events and food initiatives&travel, today Wednesday 19 July, the curtain rises on the fourth edition of the Marettimo Italian Film Fest - We love the sea. An event organized by 19 al 22 July on the sacred island, the farthest of the Egadi, from Solemar events, of which Cettina Spataro is president, together with Gabriella Carlucci (artistic supervisor), Toto Vento, Beatrice Just and Giorgio Rusconi. It is made with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, of the region
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#MarettimoItalianFilmFestival : all ready for the 4th ed. from 19 al 22 July
The first previews: guest of honor Maria Grazia Cucinotta. Expected Donatella Finocchiaro, Pino Ammendola, Alessio Vassallo. Sul palco anche Colapesce e Di Martino Al via la Summer School per sensibilizzare i giovani sulla tutela dell’ambiente e del mare Conto alla rovescia per la quarta edizione del Marettimo Italian Film Fest 2023 - We love the sea, the appointment dedicated to Made in Italy cinema which will kick off on 19 July on the island, with the official opening in the enchanting scenery of the Egadi. From actors to actresses, to the singers, many characters who will be protagonists in Marettimo until the evening of 22 July. The
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #26 (DAY12)
Nothing to do for the Italians, the Palma d’oro goes to ANATOMY OF A FALL by Justine TRIET (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) OUT OF COMPETITION the closing film is ELEMENTAL by Peter Sohn - Prodotto da Disney e Pixar Sinossi: Pixar's Elemental is an all-new and original film set in Element City, where the fire residents live together, of water, of the earth and the air. The story presents Ember, a tenacious young woman, witty and fiery, the
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #25 (DAY 11)
Ken Loach closes the Competition with a hymn to empathy (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) COMPETITION THE OLD OAK di Ken LOACH Presentato in anteprima mondiale in concorso al 76° Festival di Cannes, The Old Oak is the latest work by acclaimed British filmmaker Ken Loach, as well as, according to the same director, what could even be his last film. Anyway, This feature film contains all the themes dear to the author, for a work that is profoundly pessimistic and touching at the same time
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #24 (DAY11)
Today is the turn of the last of the Italians, or rather Italian: Alice ROHRWACHER which is appreciated by critics, while at Un Certain Regard a debut film wins (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) Alice ROHRWACHER con il suo stile pasoliniano riesce meglio degli altri italiani e ci commuove LA CHIMERA di Alice ROHRWACHER Sinossi: Everyone has their own Chimera, something he tries to achieve but can never find. For the gang of grave robbers, thieves of ancient funerary objects e
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #23 (DAY 10): Marina's critical raids on the Croisette
Towards the end of the festival (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) More films in competition, on this tenth day of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. and yet, alongside important names such as Wim Wenders and Catherine Breillat, there were also other important authors – besides, obviously, to first-time directors – to have presented their works on the Croisette. Below, therefore, some of the main novelties of Cannes 76. COMPETITION L’ÉTÉ DERNIER di Catherine BREILLAT Un importante avvocato mette a
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #22 (DAY10)
Wim Wenders with Perfect Days upsets the Palmares forecasts (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) COMPETITION L’ÉTÉ DERNIER di Catherine BREILLAT Sinossi: The film tells Anne's story, brilliant lawyer who lives with her husband Pierre and their daughters. Anne gradually embarks on a passionate relationship with Theo, Pierre's son from his previous marriage, endangering his career but above all his family life. After an hour of film spinning around you don't know what
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #21 (DAY 9): Marina's critical raids on the Croisette
Italy strikes again (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) Great expectation, in competition at this 76th Cannes Film Festival, for Il Sol dell'Avvenire, latest effort by our local director Nanni Moretti, particularly loved in Cannes (where he had won, Moreover, the Palme d'Or in 2001 for the Son's Room). and yet, the film was not the only surprise on this ninth day of the festival. Below, indeed, here's an overview of what premiered on the Croisette. COMPETITION IL
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #20 (DAY9)
Nanni Moretti and his idea of Cinema in his lost illusions (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) COMPETITION IL SOL DELL’ AVVENIRE di Nanni MORETTI Sinossi. Giovanni, a famous Italian director, is about to start shooting a political film. But amidst his marriage in crisis, his co-producer on the verge of bankruptcy and the rapidly evolving film industry, everything seems to be working against him! Always on the edge, Giovanni will have to rethink his way of doing things if he wants to lead his own
#CANNES76 – 16/27 May 2023 SPECIAL #19 (DAY 8): Marina's critical raids on the Croisette
Italy also has its say (from Cannes Luigi Noera and Marina Pavido - Photos are courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival) On this eighth day of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, the program turned out to be richer and more varied than ever. Next to, indeed, the presence in the competition of names of the caliber of Marco Bellocchio and Wes Anderson, especially awaited on the Croisette was the director Takeshi Kitano, here out of competition with “Kubi”, his latest. Below, as usual, here is an overview of some of the feature films