In the meeting scheduled at the Italian Cultural Institute, the famous choreographer Marco Pelle will explain how Italian dance has been influenced by American dance. Some videos will be show how attestation of history of Italian choreography by the choreographers like A. Amodio, M. Bigonzetti, F. Monteverde, M. Abbondanza, A. Bertoni, F. Franzutti. Furthermore Marco Pelle will introduce his show of the illustrious New York Theatre Ballet. Marco Pelle was born and raised in Italy.
Since the previous cinema program coincided with other events of the Italian Cultural Institute, we are pleased to re-propose the very popular series CRIMINI. Created for RAI Fiction by Italy’s foremost thriller writers - such as Marcello Fois, Diego De Silva, Carlo Lucarelli, Giancarlo De Cataldo, and Giorgio Faletti -, producers and directors, CRIMINI explores the broad themes of crime in various Italian locations. The objective is to provide a view of Italian history, art, and current events through the presentation of works of fiction.
The journey of the journalist Olivia Fincato towards Yemanjà, the goddess of the sea in Brazilian Cadomblè Pantheon. Screening of the video Presentes de Yemanjà edited by the artist Angelica Tsotsoni and presentation of Olivia Fincato’s documentary followed by a panel discussion dedicated to the sacred symbols of Cadomblè Religion and how devotion can create a space.
The Sicilian born Carmen Consoli is the most successful female singer – songwriter Italy has ever produced. Her innovative mixtures of Italian song with Indie-rock influences, bossa nova rhythms and jazz and blues – inspired riffs have engendered a sound unique on the world music scene. Tickets: 718 482 5151Minday – Friday @ 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Written by Marcello Fois
Directed by Gianfranco Cabiddu
Starring: Andrea Renzi, Barbara Livi, Guido Caprino, Francesco Siciliano, Eva Deidda, Valeria Sabe, Gioele Dix
The journey of journalist Olivia Fincato and photographer Ale.Zuek.Simonetti into the abyss of underground fetish subculture. Slide show of the most unobserved fetish parties in United States and panel discussion dedicated to the history of fetish and obsession of the body, and its influence on contemporary fashion.
"My brother is an only child" was presented at the last Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. It reunites director Daniele Lucchetti with longtime collaborators Sandro Petraglia and Stefano Rulli, best known as screenwriters of the highly acclaimed "The Best of Youth".
Set in a small Italian town between the 60s and the 70s, it is the story of two brothers who want to change the world, but in two different ways. It is an intense and incredible film about the dreams and the disillusions of the time. The film is released by THINKfilm on March 28th.
Debora Petrina is a singer, pianist and composer. She goes from songwriting to contemporary music, through vocal experiments to rock, with a strong base of keyboards and piano. Debora is the winner of Premio Ciampi 2007, one of the most important Italian awards for songwriting.
Written by Carlo Lucarelli
Directed by Manetti Bros
Starring Gabriella Pession, Gabriele Mainetti, Antonino Iurio, Nicoletta Amaduzzi, Andrea Roncato
A RAI Fiction and Rodeo Drive Media production
