Regards italiens de Montréal – Screening of the film “Caffè Italia, Montréal” by Paul Tana at the Cinéma Public
Avoiding the pitfalls of nostalgia, Paul Tana paints an endearing and nuanced portrait of the Italians of Montreal that mixes archival footage, fiction, personal testimonies and excerpts of a stage play. From the first waves of immigration of the early 20th century to the concert of young rock musician Aldo Nova, the film highlights with […]
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Exhibition “Uncharted – Autres Mondes”
The exhibition “Uncharted – Autres Mondes” by Francesco Simeti and Qiu Zhijie opens on Tuesday May 28th at 6pm. Curated by Davide Quadrio and Laura Vigo. With this exhibition, artists Qiu Zhijie and Francesco Simeti challenge our fixed notion of the world. From mental maps to imaginary floral hybrids that transform and overlap in space […]
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Montreal Comic Arts Festival 13th edition
For the 13th year, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival presents a rich and diverse program with over 60 free activities. The FBDM will be held on Saint-Denis Street, from Friday May 24th to Sunday May 26th 2024. The street will be pedestrian only for the occasion between Gilford and Roy streets to welcome more than […]
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Ciné-Histoire
CINÉ-HISTOIRE is where film history and historical film meet. Cinéma du Musée proudly presents its new thematic series: five historical films showcasing one filmmaker, film era or topic. Each screening will be preceded by a brief introductory presentation and followed by a discussion led by an historian. Recreating the past, making history, calls for […]
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Screening of the film “Breaking the ice“ by Clara Stern
An Austrian woman escapes the pressure of running the family vineyard by playing ice hockey. That’s when a new player comes along to challenge his worldview, leading to a life-changing night in Vienna. Tuesday May 21st at 6:30pm Italian Institute of Culture in Montreal 1200 Av. du Dr Penfield Free admission-RSVP “Breaking the ice” – […]
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“Dalla Valigia alla Tavola“: Celebrating Molise’s Culinary Legacy
We are delighted to extend an invitation to the launch of Dalla Valigia alla Tavola, a tribute to the rich culinary heritage of Molise, brought to you by the Federation of Molisan Associations of Quebec (FAMQ). This book is a profound exploration of Molise’s unique cuisine, uncovering recipes passed down through generations and bringing to […]
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“The Caravaggio Syndrome“ by Alessandro Giardino
The Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal is pleased to invite you to the international book launch of The Caravaggio Syndrome (Rutgers UP, 2024) by Alessandro Giardino, in conversation with Christopher Di Raddo, author of The Geography of Pluto (Véhicule Press, 2014) Friday, May 10 2024, 5:30pm Free admission Librairie n’était-ce pas l’été 6792 St Laurent […]
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“Rethinking Gramsci: Global Perspectives on Gramsci“
How have Gramscian categories been appropriated in our global context and how do they continue to be relevant for the contemporary moment? With the spread of his ideas throughout the world, the name of Antonio Gramsci has acquired an impressively wide range of uses and meanings. Building on the experience of Rethinking Gramsci 2023, this year’s […]
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”L’Italie à l’écran”
”L’Italie à l’écran” is a new cycle of films, born from the collaboration between the Italian Cultural Institute of Montreal and the Cinéma Le Clap, dedicated to the discovery of the new production of Italian cinema by offering the latest films by established directors. The selection aims to highlight different approaches of the 7th art through the cultural, […]
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‘’Sonia et Alfred, une petite place où rester’’ de Teatro Gioco Vita
A simple, sweet and moving story, which proposes the themes of friendship and solidarity with the usual mastery of the Teatro Gioco Vita, for actors and shadows. Alfredo, a funny and strange bird, no longer has a home and is looking for a place to stay. Sonia, on the other hand, lives alone in a […]
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