Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival by Italian Cultural Institute

2012 Italian Studies Program at the College of Charleston and Mediterranea Film

Nuovo Cinema I taliano Film Festival September 20-23, 2012

Sottile Theatre

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GENERAL PRESS I NFORM ATI ON Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) contact: Giovanna De Luca, PhD Festival Director Department of French, Francophone and Italian Studies College of Charleston 843-953-5717 http://delucag.people.cofc.edu

Giovanna De Luca is Associate Professor of Italian at the College of Charleston. Her research interests include Italian cinema, literary and film theory and cultural studies. Dr. De Luca won the Best Essay Fellowship from the Grand Marnier-New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center competition (1999). Her articles have appeared in Filmcritica, Film Comment, 4XDGHUQL G¶,WDOLDQLVWLFD and Forum Italicum. She is the author of the book Il punto di YLVWD GHOO¶ LQIDQ]LD QHO FLQHPD LWDOLDQR H IUDQFHVH ULYLVLRQL, and currently is writing a book on the representations of Mafia in American and Italian cinema.

Press Screeners: NCIFF press screeners are available to all credentialed media on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Marinella Griffith. I nterviews: Press requiring interviews with visiting directors and other guests should contact Giovanna De Luca to arrange interviews. M edia Materials: Credentialed media may download film stills, press kits and other publicity materials at http://delucag.people.cofc.edu (no password required).

College Staff and Festival Contacts: x Giovanna De Luca, PhD, Italian Studies and Festival Director: 843-953-5717 delucag@cofc.edu x Marinella Griffith, Adjunct in Italian Studies: 843-9538063, GriffithM@cofc.edu x Michael Maher, Adjunct in Italian Studies: 843-953-7701, MaherMJ@cofc.edu x Jennifer Smith Petroff, Language Laboratory Technology Consultant: 843-953-2315, smithjp@cofc.edu x Mike Robertson, Director of Media Relations: 843-953-5667, robertsonm@cofc.edu x Jeremiah Lewis ± Sottile Theatre Technical Director 843.953.5418 (office) 843.566.6872 (cell) lewisjw@cofc.edu x Anthony Fragola, PhD, Professor of Media Studies at University of North Carolina Greensboro: 336-3345360, anfragol@uncg.edu

Dr. Fragola will introduce films at the festival

2012 Festival del Nuovo Cinema Italiano September 20-23, 2012 Sottile Theatre Charleston, SC

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EDOARDO DE ANGELI S Edoardo De Angelis, born in 1978 in Naples, is an Italian filmmaker and screenwriter. He spent his childhood in a town at the foot of Vesuvius, which is the most over-populated in the world after Hong Kong: Portici. Involved, in spite of himself, in the migration of late eighties he moved to an inland city 25 kilometers from Naples to Caserta. Brought up by three women, he grew into a promising player of polo, but at 19 he discovered the film and acquired the degree in directing at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. He participated at the Kustendorf Film and Music Festival with movies Gino Pacino's mystery and passion (Critics' prize at Kustendorf 2008) and Beach Boy (2009).

PAOLA RANDI Paola Randi is a graduate in Law, simultaneously studying drawing, painting and engraving. She worked as a Project Manager for 12 years for nonprofit international organizations introducing women in the world of economics. In 1996, she founded TTR, a tri-monthly theater and visual art magazine. From this publication originated the International Theatre Research Festival in Milan. Since November 2003, she has been exclusively engaged in cinema. She was selected at the Talent Campus of the Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) in 2004, which included Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Stephen Frears, Anthony Minghella, Walter Murch, Alan Parker, as her professors. This achievement was followed by the Werner Herzog seminar at the Turin Holden School. Into Paradiso is her first feature film. Â

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NI CO CI RASOLA

Nico Cirasola is a director/ jack-of-all-trades from Apulia. He has made a name for himself with his spare style and open ended films. He made his debut as a director, screenwriter and actor alongside Renzo Arbore in The Smell of Rain (1989) and subsequently directed and acted in Corsica (1992) and Da Do Da (1994). He then acted in the films Afraid to Love (1995), The Summer of Bobby Charlton (1995) and Life Blood (2000). He returned to directing with Albania Blues (2000), Bell'Epoker (2003) and Focaccia Blues (2009), where he continues to emphasize the philosophical, poetic, and striking side of his work, going so far as to embrace nonsense and extravagance.

TONI NO ZANGARDI Tonino Zangardi attended Il Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (Experimental Cinematography Center) of Milan, majoring in Film Directing. He has directed numerous documentaries for national television, among them the award-winning Le vie consolari (1992). He directed the television series Un Giorno in Pretura (1990) and Ricominciare (1999), and the TV film Un Altro Giorno Ancora (2000). He also directed the feature films Allullo Drom (1993), Prendimi e portami via (2003), 0D O¶DPRUH VL (2006) and, most recently, the award-winning Sandrine nella Pioggia (Sandrine in the Rain) (2012).

PROGRAM THURSDAY 20th 6:00 p.m. Opening Night Reception Sottile Theatre Introductory remarks Dr. Giovanna De Luca and Dr. Anthony Fragola 7:00 p.m. Screening Short: The Wholly Family, Terry Gilliam (20 minutes) Feature Film: Mozzarella Stories, 2011 Edoardo De Angelis (100 min.) MEET the movie director Edoardo De Angelis.

FRI DAY 21st 2:00 p.m. (110 min.)

Feature film: A Quiet Life, 2010, Claudio Cupellini,

4:00 p.m.

Special Screening: Three days of Anarchy Vito Zagarrio (100 min.)

6:00 p.m.

Black Pasta, 2011, Alessandro Piva (60 Min.)

7:15 p.m.

Screening

Short: Oroverde, 2012, Luigi Ferrandini (18 min.) Feature Film: Into Paradiso, 2010, Paola Randi (100 min.) MEET the movie director Paola Randi

SATURDAY 22nd 1:00 p.m.

Heavenly Body , 2011, Alice Rohrwacher (100 min)

3:00 p.m.

Easy!, 2011, Francesco Bruni (95 min.)

5:00 p.m.

Shun Li and the Poet, 2011, Andrea Segre (100 min.)

7:30 p.m.

Screening

Short: Rosso e Blu, 2012, Luca Michele Cirasola (12 min.) Feature Film: Sandrine in the Rain, 2012, Tonino Zangardi, (105 min.) MEET the movie director Tonino Zangardi.

SUNDAY 23rd 1:00 p.m.

Kryptonite! 2011, Ivan Cotroneo (110 min.)

3:00 p.m.

18 Years Later, 2010, Edoardo Leo, (100 min.)

5:00 p.m.

We Have a Pope! 2011, Nanni Moretti, (120 min.)

7:15 p.m.

Screening

Short: Gallimard Hotel, 2011, Luciano Toriello (15 min.) Feature Film: EHOO¶HSRNqU, 2005, Nico Cirasola, (100 min.) MEET the movie director Nico Cirasola

M OZZARELLA STORI ES

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Director: Edoardo De Angelis Cast: Luisa Ranieri, Massimiliano Gallo, Andrea Renzi, Giampaolo Fabrizio, Tony Laudadio. Giovanni Esposito, Aida Turturro, Massimiliano Rossi, Yoon C. Joyce, Biagio Forestieri, Luca Zingaretti Year: 2011 Length: 95 min. Genre: Comedy

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SANDRI NE I N THE RAI N Âą SANDRI NE NELLA PI OGGI A

Synopsis: A woman, Martine, leaves her apartment and walks into a series of minor disasters that make up her day. Those comprise a bag mishap that results from the rain, a bank robbery, and a fatal police shooting-KHU RZQ /HRQDUGR WKH FRS UHVSRQVLEOH IRU 0DUWLQHÂśV GHDWK then spirals into a cycle of self-doubt and leaves street work behind before escaping to a lakeside vacation. There, he meets Sandrine, a woman as mysterious as she is infuriating, who brings drasticVRPHWLPH UXLQRXV FKDQJHV WR /HRQDUGRÂśV OLIH DQG ZKR KDUERUV D GDUN secret. Sandrine in the Rain is a classic story of multiple identities, revenge, betrayal, and the complexities of attraction. The consequences of our actions, be they conscious decisions or random twists of fate, are the constant reminders of the seemingly thin hold we have on our lives and how quickly it can unravel. Â

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Directot: Tonino Zangardi Cast: Sara Forestier, Adriano Giannini, Goya Toledo, Monica Guerritore, Alessandro Haber, Luca Lionello, Gaetano Carotenuto Year: 2012 Length: 105 min. Genre: Drama

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THREE DAYS OF ANARCHY TRE GI ORNI D¶ANARCHI A

Synopsis: Three incredible days as seen through the eyes of Giuseppe, a young Italian soldier on leave. Three days between the departure of the Nazi army and the arrival of the American army. Three days of imagining a new life and new world. Three days of euphoria, freedom and anarchy in a Sicilian village.

Director: Vito Zagarrio Cast: Gaetano Aronica, Luigi Maria Burruano, Renato Carpentieri Year: 2004 Length: 102 min. Genre: Drama Awards: Nominated Tokyo Grand Prix

BLACK PASTA - PASTA NERA

Synopsis: Between 1945 and 1952 more than 70,000 children from the south of Italy were temporarily sent to stay with families in the northern and central parts of the country. That was the very first time for all of those children to ever see and ride on a train. They left behind extreme poverty and destruction from the war. They experienced a different kind of life. Something they would never ever forget. Pasta Nera brings to light one of the best examples of solidarity and unity in the history of Italy.

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Director: Alessandro Piva Year: 2011 Genre: Documentary Length: 62 min.

I NTO PARADI SO

Synopsis: Alfonso is a Neapolitan scientist, timid and clumsy, who has just lost his job. Gayan is a charming but penniless ex-cricket champion from Sri Lanka who just arrived in Naples and is convinced of having found Paradise. Alfonso spent his entire life studying cell migration and watching soap operas with his mother. Gayan has traveled, and has known fame, glory and fortune. What do these two men have in common with each other? How is it possible that two people so diverse meet, and their respective lives become permanently tied with one another? In multi-ethnic Naples, Alfonso DQG *D\DQ¶V GHVWLQLHV FURVV DQG WKH\ PXVW VKDUH D VKDQW\ LOOHJDOO\ erected on a building roof in the heart of the Sri Lankan quarter of the city. Due to a tragicomic misunderstanding, Alfonso is forced to hide from a criminal group and Gayan becomes at first a hostage and then his only ally. Amidst this bizarre situation a special friendship grows, a bond that will give them the courage to face their destinies and change them forever.

Director: Paola Randi Cast: Gianfelice Imparato, Peppe Servillo, Saman Anthony, Eloma Ran Janz, Gianni Ferreri, Diego Sepe Year: 2010 Length: 104 min. Genre: Comedy Awards: 6 nominations Nominated Best New Director (Paola Randi), Best Music, Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects: David Donatello; Best Producer: Nastri d'Argento della SNGCI; Controcampo Italiano Prize (Paola Randi) Trailer: http://trovacinema.repubblica.it/film/trailer/into-paradiso/394184

HEAVENLY BODY ± CORPO CELESTE

Synopsis: After living with her family in Switzerland for the past ten years, thirteen-year-old Marta returns to her hometown of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. Marta immediately begins a preparation course for her confirmation which, according to all, is a good way to make new friends. She meets Father Mario, a busy priest who runs his parish like a small business, and Santa, a woman who prepares the teenagers for their confirmation. The parish is preparing a feast in honor of the arrival of a new crucifix that will replace the modern crucifix that few like. While waiting for the impending feast, Marta participates in the catechism activities, but she will soon understand that she must find her way in life elsewhere.

Director: Alice Rohrwacher Cast: Yle Vianello, Salvatore Cantalupo, Anita Caprioli, Pasqualina Scuncia, Paola Lavini Year: 2011 Length: 100 min. Genre: Drama Awards: 1 award & 4 nominations Best New Director (Alice Rohrwacher): Nastri d'Argento della SNGCI. Nominated Best New Director (Alice Rohrwacher), Best Supporting Actress (Anita Caprioli): David di Donatello; Best Supporting Actress (Anita Caprioli, Pasqualina Scuncia), Best Editing: Nastri d'Argento della SNGCI Trailer: http://trovacinema.repubblica.it/film/trailer/corpoceleste/402784

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EASY! ± SCI ALLA

Synopsis: The setting is Rome. Luca is a restless fifteen-year-old who grew-up without a father and is in search of guidance. Bruno is a childless professor who left teaching to escape a boring routine of tutoring private students. Bruno never gave direction to others, not HYHQ KLPVHOI %UXQR¶V boring everyday life undergoes a sudden shock when he discovers that Luca is his son. The rebellious student and the melancholy professor find themselves forced to live together. Bruno has difficulty understanding how to get along with a teenager intolerant of rules and studying, but full of life. Bruno and Luca eventually come to understand each other.

Director: Francesco Bruni. Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Filippo Scicchitano, Barbora Bobulova, Vinicio Marchioni, Giuseppe Guarino, Prince Manujibeya, Arianna Scommegna, Giacomo Ceccarelli, Raffaella Lebboroni Year: 2011 Length: 95 min. Genre: Drama Awards: 1 award & 5 nominations Controcampo Italiano Prize (Francesco Bruni): Venice Film Festival, Nominated Best New Director (Francesco Bruni), Best Actor (Fabrizio Bentivoglio), Best Supporting Actress (Barbora Bobulova), Best Screenplay, Best Original Song: David di Donatello Trailer: http://trovacinema.repubblica.it/film/trailer/scialla/405332

SHUN LI AND THE POET ± I O SONO LI

Synopsis:"Shun Li and the Poet" relates the romantic and difficult friendship between a Chinese illegal immigrant and an old Italian fisherman. The story is set on an island of the Venetian lagoon facing economic changes. After working in a textile factory in the suburbs of Rome, Shun Li, a woman in her forties, moves to the small provincial town of Chioggia. She works as a waitress in an "osteria" to pay for her freedom. Bepi, also called "the Poet" by his friends, has been coming to the little bar for years. The film tells of the clash of two worlds in a crisis: the world of Shun Li who has been forced to abandon her own roots, and the world of Bepi who sees his roots transforming deeply because of the social changes of the region. Both exiled in their own ways, Shun Li and Bepi try to save each other, trusting on poetry more than on reality. Their unexpected dreamlike salvation is hampered by the conflict between the local Italian community and the local Chinese people.

Director: Andrea Segre Cast: Ta Zzhao, Rade Serbedzija, Marco Paolini. Year: 2011 Duration: 100 min. Genre: Drama Awards : Won David di Donatello 2012 best Actress Tao Zhao, Nominated Best Director and Best Producer, Best Support actor Giuseppe Battiston- Won Lecce Festival of European Cinema 2012, Mario Verdone award for Andrea Segre ± London Film Festival 2012 Won Satyajit Ray Award for Andrea Segre. ± Reykjavick International Film Festival 2011 special Mention Andrea Segre ± Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival 2012 won Best Acto rRade Serbedzija, and best first work.- Venice Film Festival 2011 won FEDIC Award, Lanterna Magica Prize, and Lina Mangiacapre Award.

A QUI ET LI FE Âą UNA VI TA TRANQUI LLA

Synopsis: For the last twelve years middle-aged Rosario Russo has lived in Germany. Rosario and his wife, Renate, own and operate a restaurant and small inn. His life is serene: he has a son, an assistant cook who is also his good friend, and many plans for the future. However, one day in February everything changes. Two young ,WDOLDQV DUULYH LQ 5RVDULRÂśV UHVWDXUDQW 7KH ILUVW QDPHG (GRDUGR LV the son of Mario Fiore, head of one of the most powerful organized crime families. Rosario immediately recognizes the other, named Diego, as his son. They have not seen each other in fifteen years when Rosario was named Antonio De Martino and was one of the most ferocious organized crime leaders of Caserta. Back then, Rosario faked his death and created a second life in Germany. Diego, who was then twelve-years old, is now grown and affiliated with the Fiore clan. Diego is in Germany on a mafia mission, but something goes wrong. The tranquil life of Rosario Russo takes an unforeseen and dramatic turn. Â

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Director: Claudio Cupellini Cast: Toni Servillo, Marco D'Amore, Francesco Di Leva, Leonardo Sprengler, Juliane Köhler, Maurizio Donadoni, Giovanni Ludeno Year: 2010 Length: 110 min. Genre: Drama Awards: 1 award & 8 nominations Guglielmo Biraghi Award (Francesco Di Leva): Nastri d'Argento della SNGCI. Nominated Best Film, Best Director (Claudio Cupellini), Best Supporting Actor (Francesco Di Leva), Best Screenplay: David Donatello; Best Director (Claudio Cupellini), Best Actor (Toni Servillo), Best Original Story , Best Producer: Nastri d'Argento della SNGCI Trailer: http://trovacinema.repubblica.it/film/trailer/una-vitatranquilla/395848

KRYPTONI TE! Âą LA KRYPTONI TE NELLA BORSA

Synopsis: Peppino Sansone is seven-years-old and lives with his ODUJH HFFHQWULF IDPLO\ LQ 1DSOHV GXULQJ WKH ÂśV +LV ROGHU FRXVLQ Gennaro, thinks he is Superman and goes around the neighborhood dressed in blue tights with a cape tied around his shoulders. After *HQQDUR GLHV KH OLYHV RQ LQ 3HSSLQRÂśV LPDJLQDWLon, as if Gennaro was the superhero that he believed to be. Thanks to his imaginary friend--this Neapolitan superhero with super powers--Peppino is able to face the problems of his family; problems that over the course of a few months turn the Sansone family completely upside-down.

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Director: Ivan Cotroneo Cast: Valeria Golino, Luca Zingaretti, Cristiana Capotondi, Libero De Rienzo, Fabrizio Gifuni, Lucia Ragni, Antonia Truppo, Monica Nappo, Rosaria De Cicco, Massimiliano Gallo, Luigi Catani, Vincenzo Nemolato, Gennaro Cuomo Year: 2011 Length: 110 min. Genre: Comedy Awards: 5 nominations Nominated Best Actress (Valeria Golino), Best Supporting Actress (Cristiana Capotondi), Best Make-up, Best Costumes, Best Hairstylist: David di Donatello Trailer: http://trovacinema.repubblica.it/film/trailer/lakryptonite-nella-borsa/407581

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18 YEARS LATER - 18 ANNI DOPO

Synopsis: Italian brothers Mirko (director Edoardo Leo) and Genziano (co-ZULWHU 0DUFR %RQLQL KDYHQ¶W VSRNHQ VLQFH WKHLU PRWKHU died 18 years ago in a car accident. When their father dies, Genziano returns to Rome for a 24 hour visit. 0LUNR GLVFRYHUV WKDW WKHLU IDWKHU¶V last wish was to have his ashes put to rest beside those of their mother in Calabria, some 300 miles away. The two brothers are to accomplish this delivery in the Morgan roadster in which their mother mysteriously died; Mirko is beside himself. Barely speaking, the two brothers reluctantly embark on their journey with their IDWKHU¶V ashes in the back seat.

Director: Edoardo Leo Cast: Edoardo Leo, Marco Bonini, Sabrina Impacciatore, Eugenia Costantini, Gabriele Ferzetti Year: 2010 Length: 100 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama Awards: Italian Film Festival USA best film

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WE HAVE A POPE ± HABEM US PAPAM !

Synopsis: Nanni Moretti (THE SON'S ROOM, CARO DIARIO) joins forces with the great French actor Michel Piccoli (CONTEMPT, I'M GOING HOME) to tell the story of Melville, a cardinal who suddenly finds himself elected as the next Pope. Never the front runner and completely caught off guard, he panics as he's presented to the faithful in St. Peter's Square. To prevent a world wide crisis, the Vatican's spokesman calls in an unlikely psychiatrist who is neither religious or all that committed, played by Moretti, to find out what is wrong with the new Pope. As the world nervously waits outside, inside the therapist tries to find a solution. But Cardinal Melville is adamant: he does not want the job, or at least needs time to think it over. What follows is a marvelous insight into the concept of a human EHLQJ H[LVWLQJ EHKLQG WKH WLWOH RI *RG¶V UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RQ (DUWK WE HAVE A POPE is the latest film by Moretti to make wonderful use of humor while dealing with serious issues and continue to showcase his deep humanism.

Director: Nanni Moretti Cast: Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti and Jerzy Stuhr Year: 2011 Length: 120 min. Genre: Comedy/Drama Awards: 2012 Nominated Silver Condor Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language (Mejor Película Extranjera) - Cannes Film Festival 2011 Nominated Palme d'Or Nanni Moretti - David di Donatello 2012 Won David Best Actor (Migliore Attore Protagonista) Michel Piccoli, Nominated David Best Director (Migliore Regista) Nanni Moretti, Best Film (Miglior Film) Domenico Procacci Nanni Moretti

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Synopsis: Bari (Apulia) 1991. In a dark audience, two strange figures wander. Gasoline, a rope, a match. A few seconds, The Politeama Theater, once an icon and the pride of the city, is left in flames, ashes and destruction. Only one person resists the instinct to flee, standing in the doorway, between astonishment, and sadness. Confusing images dance into his mind: the birth of the Theatre, the costumes, the dancers, the Parisian style shows; the poker matches among the local aristocrats. The destiny of the town is in the hands of Barons and Counts menaced by the new bourgeoisie. Intrigues, passions, women, and symbols. The "game"" rules: the silence, and the secrets. The art, music, celebrities, dreams, and power sadly fade away, lulled by the wind together with the incinerated remains of Bari and the Belle Époque.

Director: Nico Cerasola Cast: Dino Abbrescia, Totò Onnis, Luca M.Cirasola, Susanna Capurso, Dante Marmone, Pinuccio Sinisi, Tiziana Schiavarelli, Frank Lino, Sabrina Colle,Claudio Botosso, Gianni Colaiemma, Mino Barbarese,Stefano Sabelli. Year: 2005 Genre: Comedy Length: 100 min.

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ORO VERDE

Synopsis: Oro verde is based on a true story told by following a thread of memories. The setting is the city of Tricase with its tobacco plantations. The protagonist is Bianca Pianarese, a 13-years-old girl, now 88 recounting her experience in life, death, hard work, love and affection for her brother Pietro. He was killed during protests against the A.C.A.I.T. Consortium relocation. The short film is set in 1935 and was shot entirely in the Salento area. Director: Luigi Ferrandini Cast: Rebecca Metcalf, Marco Lecciso, Lucia Fanuli, Raffaele Quaranta Year: 2012 Length Âś Â´ Genre: documentary/ fiction Producer: Dionysia Cirasola, Dionysia film Awards: ZLQQHU RI WKH ÂľHollyshorts Special AwardÂśDW WKH th edition of NociCortinFestival/Winner Ischia Film Festival 2012

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ROSSO E BLU

Synopsis: Rosso e Blu is a story of passion between a southern, Mediterranean woman (the color red), and a polished, statuary handsome northerner (the color blue). The story depicts the ritual the two lovers perpetuate once a week. The moment they anticipate DUULYHV EXW WKH PHHWLQJ LV QRW LQ D IDQF\ KRWHO RU D ORYHUÂśV QHVW RI DQ\ kind. Year: 2012 Director: Luca Michele Cirasola Length: Âś Cast: Claudia Lerro Genre: short movie / drama

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HOTEL GALLI M ARD

Synopsis: Â Vincent is an independent filmmaker. He, and his actor friend, who looks like Fonzie, Spent their teen years watching comedies. The memory of these films is still very vivid in their imagination. The two decide to kidnap the star, main character, of their idealized movies. The two barricade themselves in the glorious Hotel Gallimard, which used to be the setting for many of the films they watched. They ask the authorities for an unusual ransom. But, here is a twist: without even knowing it, they find themselves stuck into a reality show. Director: Luciano Toriello Cast: Gianni Syboy, Alessandro Giallocosta Year: 2011 Length: Â´ Â´ Genre: Pulp

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ADVI SORY BOARD Giovanna De Luca Stan Foxworthy Virginia Friedman Marinella Griffith Pat Manna Nancy Noble Roy Noble Alfred Olivetti Alberta Savonuzzi Ray Schipani Calista Woodbridge ABOUT NCI FF The focus of the Nuovo Cinema I taliano Film Festival is the promotion of Italian culture and Italian language studies. The festival has developed over the last six years into a popular cultural event. Charleston, SC shares a cultural bond with Italy since the founding of Spoleto Festival USA, a cultural exchange EHWZHHQ ³GXH PRQGL ´ 7KLV ERQG LV VWUHQJWKHQHG E\ WKH academic and outreach work of faculty in the Department of French, Francophone and Italian Studies at the College of Charleston.

VENUE

Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Since its opening in 1927 the Sottile Theatre (formerly known as the Gloria Theater) has been an asset to both the College of Charleston and the community. The seating capacity of the theatre is 785 persons - 677 orchestra seats and 108 balcony seats.

Parking near the Sottile Theatre: -St. Philip Street Garage between Calhoun and Vanderhorst -George Street Garage - St. Philip St. between George and Liberty -Wentworth Garage - Wentworth and St. Philip Streets Â

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M EDI A http://www.facebook.com/FestivalCinemaItaliano TI CKETS AND PASSES Credential press are granted free access to all events Tickets are available at the Sottile Theatre Box Office Suggested Audience Donation: $6 per person 3 Film Bundle: $15 Weekend Pass: $25 Free with College of Charleston ID

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