Exhibition “Hugo Pratt. Legacy, work and biography”
“Hugo Pratt. Legacy, work and biography” offers a full immersion in the fantastic world of Hugo Pratt and his best-known character: Corto Maltese. The exhibition, designed by Patrizia Zanotti, covers the stages of Pratt’s life and his creations. From Europe to Africa, from South America to Asia, follow in the footsteps of the author’s most […]
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Screening of the film “We wanted more“ by John David Seidler
In 1981, Taiwan hosted its first Women’s World Cup, at a time when the German Football Association did not promote women’s soccer but reluctantly tolerated it. In Germany, women’s soccer was officially banned until 1970. Tuesday March 26th at 6:30pm Italian Institute of Culture in Montreal 1200 Av. du Dr Penfield Free admission-RSVP “We wanted […]
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Screening of the film “Disco Boy” by Giacomo Abbruzzese at the Cinéma Public
Ready to do anything to escape Belarus, Aleksei heads for Paris and joins the Foreign Legion. He is sent to fight in the Niger Delta, where Jomo, a young revolutionary, is fighting against the oil companies that have devastated his village. While Aleksei looks for a new family in the Legion, Jomo imagines himself as […]
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”Wooden Diamonds: Olive culture and collective resilience” – Exhibition
Wooden Diamonds is a photographic reportage in three acts by Filippo Ferraro. The project explores the ties between the population of Salento to its olive groves: how does this relationship allow them to (re)define themselves collectively? ACT I: THE DISASTER – Since 2013, a killer bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has destroyed 700,000 hectares and decimated almost […]
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Launch / Conference by Francesco Filippi author of: ”But we built roads for them. Lies, Racism and False Memories about Italy’s Colonial Past”
On the occasion of the release of the English translation of his text on the Italian colonial experience, the historian Francesco Filippi will discuss this topic during the conference with the Institute’s public. Francesco Filippi will analyze Italy’s presence in north-eastern Africa, dismantling the myths, lies and stories that have nourished the collective memory of […]
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Musica da cinema : Morricone & Rota
Let yourself be transported by the powerful and expressive musical themes of some of the world’s greatest films, works by Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone, two of the most famous Italian soundtrack composers. Some of their concert works will also be presented, including the Concerto per Trombone by Rota performed by the Italian trombonist Giuliano Rizzotto. Thursday, March 14th […]
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Screening of “The last night of Amore” by Andrea Di Stefano and Q&A with actor Pierfrancesco Favino
On the night before his retirement, the Franco Amore lieutenant is called to investigate a crime scene where his best friend and long-time partner Dino has been killed during a diamond heist. We soon find out that Amore was involved in the diamond heist and learn how the love of his wife Viviana will help […]
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First night in Montréal with Pierfrancesco Favino
We’re pleased to invite you to meet Pierfrancesco Favino at the Italian cultural institute! Favino is one of the leading actors in the contemporary Italian movie scene, and he will be in Montreal for the premiere of his film Last night of Amore. During this evening, moderated by journalist Vittoria Zorfini, the public will have […]
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“IMA” – Dance show by the Komoco company
IMA is the latest show by Italian dance company Komoco, juxtaposing theater and dance, past and present, young and old, nostalgia and exuberance. Komoco was born out of the collaboration between choreographer and performer Sofia Nappi and her sister, violinist and composer Alice Nappi, and their shared passion for art. March 12 to March 16th, […]
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“100 Vases of Italian Design” Exhibition
On the occasion of the Italian Design Day 2024, the Consulate General of Italy in Montreal in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture is organizing the exhibition “100 Vases of Italian Design” (open from March 11 to 14 at the Italian Institute of Culture, 1200 Dr Penfield), highlighting Italian excellence in the field of design through […]
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