“Jin, Jiyan, Azadî – Woman, Life, Freedom ” by Matteo Trevisan at the 17th edition of the Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay
Thanks to the support of the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal, the Zoom Photo Festival presents an extraordinary photographic exhibition “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî – Woman, Life, Freedom ” by Matteo Trevisan. In Rojava, northeastern Syria, women are at the heart of a major social and ecological transformation, often rendered invisible by dominant narratives about the region. This photographic project […]
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“Beyond the Big Screen” – Joint project presentation LABA (Libera Accademia di Belle Arti di Florence) and the Université de Sherbrooke
This event is part of the outcomes of a joint project between the École de musique de l’Université de Sherbrooke and the Libera Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze (LABA). Between October 2025 and May 2026, four LABA students — Maria Chiara Aguti, Alessandro Arese Visconti, Marianna Calabria, and Sarah Ottaiano — and four students […]
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Events at the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal – 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World
On the occasion of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal presents a series of events dedicated to the Italian language, education and culture, with the participation of professors and researchers from the University for Foreigners of Perugia, as well as a guided tour exploring Italian […]
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Screening of “Quasi grazia” by Peter Marcias – 26th Edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World
On the occasion of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal is pleased to invite you to a screening of “Quasi grazia” by Peter Marcias. Monday, October 19th at 6 p.m. Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal 1200 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montréal “Quasi grazia” by Peter Marcias […]
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Training Course: Artificial Intelligence and New Educational Ecosystems – 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World
On the occasion of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal presents a training course for Italian language teachers, focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in teaching Italian as a second or foreign language (L2/LS). The course will be led by Professor Roberto Dolci and […]
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“The Value of the Italian Language Today as a Language of Culture: The Role of the University for Foreigners of Perugia”, by Valerio De Cesaris – Italian Language Week in the World – XXVI edition
This conference offers a reflection on the value of the Italian language today as a language of culture, thanks to its rich literary, artistic and musical tradition, as well as its ability to adapt to contemporary changes. As a vehicle for cultural expression and production, the Italian language represents a bridge to the international humanistic […]
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Guided Tours – Old Montréal Through Its Italian Influences – 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World
On the occasion of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal presents a walking tour exploring Old Montréal, with a route focusing on the Italian influences and traces that have contributed to the history, architecture and development of the neighbourhood and the city. Through stories of […]
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Reading club “Lisez la littérature italienne!” dedicated to “The Art of Joy”, by Goliarda Sapienza
Our next reading circle will have a novel from Italian literature as its theme and will take place on Thursday October 28th at 6pm at the Italian Cultural Institute in Montreal. It will be a nice opportunity to socialize and discuss “The Art of Joy”, a novel by Goliarda Sapienza. The reading circle will be moderated […]
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Ciné-Histoire – Film Screening “The Tree of Wooden Clogs” by Ermanno Olmi
Between the autumn of 1897 and the summer of 1898, four families live together on a farm in the Bergamo plain, sharing joys, hardships, and everyday life. A deep bond of solidarity develops among them, rooted in work, traditions, and faith. When Batistì uses the landowner’s tree without permission to make a wooden clog for […]
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Paolo Fresu & Uri Caine – A Meeting of Jazz, Improvisation, and Expressive Freedom
The Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal presents Italian trumpeter Paolo Fresu and American pianist Uri Caine, two leading figures in contemporary jazz who have shared an artistic partnership for over twenty years. The dialogue between Fresu’s lyrical, dreamlike trumpet and Caine’s eclectic piano playing creates a musical journey where jazz, classical music, blues, and experimentation […]
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