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A new movie dedicated to Italy's much-loved composer Ennio Morricone will be previewed in cinemas around the country this weekend, ahead of its general release on 17 February. Ennio: The Maestro is the title given to the 'docufilm' by its director Giuseppe Tornatore, a long-time collaborator of Morricone who died in Rome aged 91 on 6 July 2020. Mor...

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There are so many terrific things about The Hand of God, Paolo Sorrentino’s rich coming-of-age story. It’s an intensely personal film. Sorrentino, who wrote as well as directed, created his surrogate Fabietto from his own DNA and experiences, and sets the film in his native Naples. Fabietto’s most prominent co-star isn’t one of the marvelous cast,...

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The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum provides an incredible opportunity for inspired and creative artists to craft films that explore the Italian American experience. Record-breaking Hollywood directors Joe and Anthony Russo invite you to explore the present, past, and future of this unique and important cultural expression and identity....

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Widely considered one of the greatest actors in American history, Al Pacino has won an Oscar, two Tony Awards, and two Emmy Awards, making him one of only a handful of stars to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting. He has also won four Golden Globe awards. Pacino is famous for playing the Italian American mobster Michael Corleone in "The Godfat...

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This professional and academic meeting is held every year in Winter-early Spring, the best time to be in Florida. Our guests are invited to share their research about Italy, seen as a fluid space where identities cross and new encounters are shaped. It is a symposium. We stress the Greek root syn: together. Speakers aim to commit to the whole progr...

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Acclaimed and controversial director Quentin Tarantino has named his favorite movies in the spaghetti western genre, a type of movie he has repeatedly been inspired by. Tarantino provided a list of twenty films to the Spaghetti Western Database website while shooting Inglorious Basterds. The list provides both a great guide to the spaghetti western...

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Since the 1970s, Italian filmmakers have been struggling to throw off the monochrome shadow of Neorealism. The genre defined the golden age of Italian cinema and is still remembered as one of the most important and influential movements in cinema history. Yes, you’re right – that is quite a lot of pressure. It’s no wonder, then, that the nation’s b...

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Francis Ford Coppola considers himself "just a second-rate director". The 82-year-old filmmaker has reflected on the legacy of 'The Godfather' - which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year - and suggested the classic film elevated him in the eyes of the public. Speaking candidly to Empire magazine, he said: "I've heard 'The Godfather' cited as...

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“Leave the gun, take the cannoli” is one of many iconic lines from the “The Godfather” film. Mark Seal uses the line in the title of his book, “Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather.” The backstory behind the near-perfect crime film is nearly as dramatic as the film itself. I reached out to Mark Seal and ask...

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Hollywood is not that far away. Italy is in fact one of the most popular European shooting locations for directors. With its romantic scenery, the history and art cities, Italy has hosted all types of film productions, providing the backdrop for movie masterpieces since the 1940s. We created for you a short list with the 25 best movies set in Italy...

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