In the framework of the EU Italian Presidency, the Italian Embassy in Nicosia, in cooperation with the University of Cyprus, the University of Nicosia and the Cyprus University of Technology (Limassol) cordially invites you to CINEMIAMO – A MONTH OF ITALIAN CINEMA from Tuesday 4th November until Friday 5th December Please find here below the program of the screenings. 1) University of Cyprus (new campus): 6th November, 20.00 “Il sole dentro” (The Bright Flight) by Paolo Bianchini – 2012 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. The film tells the story of two journeys that intertwine, along a route that connects Europe to Africa and vice versa. The first is the story of two Guinean teenagers who have written, on behalf of all children and young Africans, a letter addressed "to their Excellencies, members and leaders of Europe", asking for schools, food and health care. Their extraordinary story intersects with the journey of two teenage victims of the trafficking of baby footballers, who travel with their soccer ball from Europe to Africa. Cast: Angela Finocchiaro, Francesco Salvi, Diego Bianchi. 2) University of Nicosia (in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema society): 7th November 21.00 and 9th November 20.00 “Viva la libertà” (Long Live Freedom) by Roberto Andò – 2013 In Italian with Greek subtitles. Entrance is 8€ for non members and 4€ for members of the association “Friends of Cinema society” The leader of the country's biggest opposition party Enrico Oliveri, falls in depression because the polls are not in his favor and disappears without a trace. Concerned about a scandal, the party leadership wants to hide the news and decide to use the politician's look-alike brother, who was recently released from a mental hospital, to fill the gap. The only problem is that while Giovanni is the spitting image of his sibling, he is completely opposed in character. Cast: Toni Servillo, Valerio Mastrandrea, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi 10th November 21.00 “Si può fare” (We can do that) by Giulio Manfredonia – 2008 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. The movie is based on “a lot of true stories” about life after the 1980’s Basaglia Law, when the Italian Government closed down mental hospitals and released thousands of unprepared patients. The story tells about an out of work businessman, Nello, who believes that some patients are capable of doing more with their lives, puts them to work in a real company, making and designing parquet floors, and treating them with respect, as business associates. Cast: Claudio Bisio, Giuseppe Battiston, Anita Caprioli 11th November 21.00 “Bella Addormentata” (Dormant Beauty) by Marco Bellocchio – 2012 In Italian with Greek subtitles. Entrance is 8€ for non members and 4€ for members of the association “Friends of Cinema society” A drama movie that describes the last six days of Eluana Englaro, a woman who died in February 2009, after having been in a vegetative state for nearly 17 years. Her family’s decision to remove her feeding tube and allow her to die was supported by the Italian Courts and opposed by the Vatican and the Prime Minister at the time, Silvio Berlusconi. Ms. Englaro’s fate became the subject of a furious and divisive national debate. Cast: Tony Servillo, Isabelle Huppert, Alba Rohrwacher, Maya Sansa, Michele Riondino 13th November 21.00 “La masseria delle allodole” (The Lark Farm) by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani – 2007 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. The story concerns the Avakian clan, an aristocratic Armenian family convinced that the rising tide of Turkish hostility on the horizon will scarcely affect their day to day. These illusions come crashing down when a Turkish military regiment crops up at the house, annihilates every male member of the family and forces the ladies to trek off into the Syrian desert, where they will be left to rot. Meanwhile, a goodlooking Turkish officer falls in love with Aram's daughter and makes an attempt to save her and her family from certain death, even though the situation is difficult. Cast: Paz Vega, Moritz Bleibtren, Alessandro Preziosi, Angela Molina 14th November 21.00 and 16th November 20.00 “Io sono L’amore” (I am love) by Luca Guadagnino – 2009 In Italian with Greek subtitles. Entrance is 8€ for non members and 4€ for members of the associtation “Friends of Cinema society” I Am Love tells the story of the wealthy Recchi family, whose lives are undergoing sweeping changes. Eduardo Sr., the family patriarch, has decided to name a successor to the reins of his massive industrial company, and in so doing, surprises everyone by splitting power between his son Tancredi and grandson Edo. However, Edo dreams of opening a restaurant with his friend Antonio, a talented chef. At the heart of Tancredi’s family is his wife, Emma (Tilda Swinton), a Russian immigrant who has adopted the culture of Milan. An adoring and attentive mother, Emma’s existence is shocked to the core when she falls deeply in love with Antonio and pursues a passionate love affair that will change his family forever. Cast: Tilda Switon, Flavio Parenti, Edoardo Gabriellini 17th November 21.00 “Padroni di casa” (Landlords) by Edoardo Gabbriellini – 2012 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. Brothers Cosimo and Elia have been hired by the famous singer Fausto Mieli to do some works in his house just before his comeback concert. From the first moment the small community of the village receives them with great suspicion and they soon become the talk of the town. The tensions between the singer and his immobilized wife increase, just as the conflict between the two brothers and the rest of the village. When Cosimo accidentally witnesses something that should not have seen, the reactions of the hosts do not wait any longer. Cast: Valerio Mastandrea, Elio Germano, Gianni Morandi, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi 3) Cyprus University of Technology of Limassol (in collaboration with the Language Center): 11th November 18.45 “Operazione San Gennaro” (The treasure of San Gennaro) by Dino Risi -1966 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. Three Americans arrive in Naples with the intention to steal the Treasure of San Gennaro. They organize the theft with the help of Dudù, a Napolitan thief who, however, hesitates to steal the holy treasure of his own city. At last, the thieves enter the Cathedral while all citizens of Napoli are watching the telecast of the "Festival of Neapolitan song". The intentions of the Americans and Dudù, however, are very different; in fact the young Neapolitan strives to ensure that the loot will not take the road to America. Cast: Nino Manfredi, Senta Berger, Totò, Claudine Auger 18th November 18.45 “Il padre di famiglia” by Nanni Loy – 1967 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. During the early postwar years, in Rome, Marco and Paola, two young architects, get married and dream of a new modern society. Over the years Marco, exhausted by family obligations and feeling neglected, has an affair with another woman. In the meantime, Paola overwhelmed by the constant sacrifice to raise the children, has a nervous breakdown and is admitted to a nursing home. The film tells the status of the women after the war when, despite their social and educational level, they were still obliged to a life of submission and sacrifice to raise their children. Cast: Nino Manfredi, Leslie Caron, Ugo Tognazzi, Claudine Auger 25th November 18.45 “Una sconfinata giovinezza”(A second childhood) by Pupi Avati – 2010 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. Lino and his wife Chicca lead a happy life, satisfied with their marriage and their careers. Their only regret in their 25 years of marriage is not having children. Unexpectedly, Lino's memory problems become worse and worse until he is diagnosed with a degenerative illness affecting his brain cells. So begins the slow process of a man separating from the present and regressing to his childhood. Throughout, Chicca stands by her husband, sharing his regression and she nurses him as the child they never had. Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Francesca Neri, Serena Grandi, Gianni Cavina. 2nd December 18.45 “Per grazia ricevuta” (Between miracles) by Nino Manfredi 1971 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. This Italian comedy is the story of Benedetto, a man who wants to sin, but can’t, because he feels very guilt-ridden. He lives in a monastery trying to stay away of the desires and thoughts that are considered sinful. His liberation seems to come when he meets a freethinking old pharmacist named Orestes and his beautiful daughter Giovanna with whom Benedetto falls in love. Cast: Nino Manfredi, Lionel Stander, Delia Boccardo, Mario Scaccia, Paola Borboni 5th December 18.45 “L'industriale” (The Entrepreneur) by Giuliano Montaldo 2011 In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance. The film tells the story of the factory owner Nicola who is struggling both professionally and emotionally. He is on the verge of losing his business, a factory inherited from his beloved father and he is struggling to live up to a legacy that might not be possible in a modern financial climate. Nicola is depressed and his wife Laura starts hanging out with a handsome young attendant. If Nicola thought things were bad at work, it didn’t prepare him for what was about to happen at home, dining alone, wondering if his wife had lied about where she was that night. Cast: Pierfrancesco Favino, Carolina Crescentini, Eduardo Gabia, Francesco Scianna, Elena Di Cioccio. Main Sponsor: Ambasciata d’Italia in Nicosia 25th March Street, 11 2408 Engomi - Nicosia P.O. Box 27695 Cyprus Tel: +357 22357635 Website: www.ambnicosia.esteri.it