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Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ To Open Venice Film Festival
La Grazia, written and directed by Sorrentino. Very little about the film’s plot is known, but sources close to the film have told Deadline that the film follows the final days of a fictional Italian Presidency.
The feature is a Fremantle film produced by The Apartment, Numero 10, and PiperFilm, which will distribute in Italy. Mubi owns worldwide rights, excluding Italy. The Match Factory is handling international sales.
Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ Toplining ‘The Great Beauty’ Star Toni Servillo Set as Venice Film Festival Opener
Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia,” a love story that re-teams the Oscar-winning director with “The Great Beauty” actor Toni Servillo, has been set as opening film of the upcoming Venice Film Festival.
Italy Cheers Hollywood Walk of Fame Status for Original ‘Django’ Star Franco Nero and Carlo Rambaldi Who Created Iconic E.T. Character
Italy is celebrating scoring a rare double whammy in the selection for the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2026 list. Along with Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Miley Cyrus, the 35-name list – announced by The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday – includes both Spaghetti Westerns icon Franco Nero and special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi who is best known for creating the iconic E.T. character for Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”
Cohen Media Group Acquires U.S. Rights To Italian Drama ‘Trifole’
EXCLUSIVE: Cohen Media Group has picked up U.S. domestic distribution rights to Trifole, written and directed by Gabriele Fabbro and set in the rarely filmed UNESCO World Heritage region of Alba in Piedmont, considered the truffle capital of the world.
Italy’s RAI Cinema Unveils Lineup Featuring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz-Starrer ‘Day Drinker’
Italy’s RAI Cinema is the first international distributor to announce the acquisition of “Day Drinker,” the film that marks Johnny Depp‘s return to Hollywood following his high-profile legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi to chair Rome Film Fest jury
Actress, screenwriter and director will head jury of Progressive Cinema Competition, the festival’s competitive section.
Paolo Genovese Brings ‘Madly’ to China via Italian Screens Initiative at Shanghai Film Festival
The Italian Screens showcase made its Shanghai debut at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, bringing seven contemporary Italian films to Chinese audiences as part of an ongoing push to deepen cinema ties between the two countries.
Nanni Moretti Casts Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca in New Feature Film ‘It Will Happen Tonight’
Palme d’Or-winning Italian auteur Nanni Moretti (“The Son’s Room”) is set to soon return behind camera on the romantic drama “Succederà questa notte” (“It Will Happen Tonight”), starring French star Louis Garrel and Italian A-lister Jasmine Trinca (“La Storia,” “Supersex”).
How Il Cinema Ritrovato grew from niche event to one of the world’s leading festivals for classic cinema
The festival, which boasts Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne and Thierry Frémaux as regulars, runs from June 21-29 in Bologna, Italy.
It’s quite a sight: thousands of people crowded into one of Italy’s most graceful Renaissance squares, Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, all gazing towards a 10-metre-high screen. Some are seated, others standing or perched on the steps of San Petronio cathedral.
Tiziana Rocca Talks Taormina, Filming Italy Sardegna & Her Vision To “Elevate International Stature” Of Fests While Keeping Them “Rooted In Cultural & Historical Identity”
Tiziana Rocca is back. The Italian festivals specialist, producer and marketing whizz has just wrapped the latest edition of the starry Taormina Film Festival, marking her triumphant return to the Sicilian event that she headed up for five years before being forced to step down in 2017 due to political turmoil.