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Cinema Italian Style
November 8 - 15, 2018
SIFF Cinema Uptown
Now in its 10th year, SIFF's Cinema Italian Style features some of the best in current Italian films. The week-long festival showcases extraordinary feature films with some of the biggest names in Italian cinema today. Passes on sale now!
The Guest
Italy | 2018 | 94 minutes | Duccio Chiarini
November 8, 2018
Short Skin director Duccio Chiarini returns with the misadventures of Guido, a middle-aged man dumped by his girlfriend, forcing him to seek refuge on the various couches of family and friends.
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I Villani
Italy | 2018 | 83 minutes | Daniele De Michele
November 9, 2018
Four culinary artisans talk about the inherited traditions of Italian cooking
Fairytale
Italy | 2017 | 87 minutes | Sebastiano Mauri
November 9, 2018
A woman spends her days in her surreal dream home with stuffed poodles, whiskey infused teas, and threats of alien invasions
Story of a Love Affair
Italy | 1950 | 98 minutes | Michelangelo Antonioni
November 10, 2018
The uncertainty of passion between two lovers intensifies as the pace of their plot to commit murder quickens
Like a Cat on a Highway
Italy | 2017 | 98 minutes | Riccardo Milani
November 13, 2018
Two parents from different worlds unite to stop their 13-year-old children from dating each other!
If Life Gives You Lemons (with short Magic Alps)
Italy | 2018 | 90 minutes | Ciro DeEmilio
November 10, 2018
A small town teen dreams of playing soccer, but his mother’s illness forces him to grow up fast
The Intruder
Italy | 2017 | 95 minutes | Leonardo di Costanzo
November 10, 2018
A social worker running a community cente finds her goodwill questioned when she provides shelter to a criminal’s wife and children
The Last Prosecco
Italy | 2017 | 101 minutes | Antonio Padovan
November 15, 2018
A sparkling comedic mystery set amidst the competitive Prosecco business
Loro
Italy | 2018 | 150 minutes | Paolo Sorrentino
November 11, 2018
Seduction, glamour, corruption, and debaucherous poolside parties: the life and times of Europe’s most infamous politician
Ferrante Fever
Italy | 2017 | 74 minutes | Giacomo Durzi
November 12, 2018
The work of iconic and enigmatic writer Elena Ferrante is explored through an intricate tapestry of readings and interviews
Couch Potatoes
Italy | 2017 | 102 minutes | Francesca Archibugi
November 12, 2018
A hilarious intergenerational comedy, about a celebrity father and his lazy teenage son
Breaths
Italy | 2018 | 87 minutes | Alfredo Fiorillo
November 12, 2018
A grieving father and daughter move to the family’s ancient Villa only to discover that they aren’t alone
Boys Cry
Italy | 2018 | 95 minutes | Damiano D'Innocenzo, Fabio D'Innocenzo
November 12, 2018
A pulse-pounding thriller set on the outskirts of Rome
Reckless Life
Italy | 2018 | 99 minutes | Marco Ponti
November 13, 2018
A race car driver and mechanic go on the lam with stolen cash and a hostage
Dogman
Italy | 2018 | 95 minutes | Matteo Garrone
November 14, 2018
A gritty revenge drama about a mild-mannered dog groomer who takes revenge on the ex-con that tormented him
Where I've Never Lived
Italy | 2017 | 97 minutes | Paolo Franchi
November 14, 2018
An enthralling romantic-drama of a prodigal daughter who returns home to help her architect father finish a last project
Euphoria
Italy | 2018 | 113 minutes | Valeria Golino
November 15, 2018
Renowned Italian actress and director, Valeria Golino, follows up her directorial debut Honey with the compelling story of two very different brothers getting to know each other again as adults.