4) “The Other Side” – “5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play”. Contemporary Italian Documentary Series.
“The Other Side”[2015,92′] by Roberto Minervini With a dry, refined style, which uses the language of cinematic fiction, “The Other Side” is not sparing in its use of a number of very raw scenes as it follows the lives of several members of a small community that is completely hooked on methamphetamine, one of the […]
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3) “Like a Man on Earth” (Come un uomo sulla terra) and “Closed Sea” (Mare chiuso) – “5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play”. Contemporary Italian Documentary Series.
“Like a man on Earth” [Come un uomo sulla terra, 2008, 60′] by Andrea Segre and Dagmawi Ymer “Like a man on Earth” is a journey of sorrow and dignity, through which Dagmawi Yimer can give voice to the almost impossible memory of human sufferings, for which Italy and Europe must be held responsible, as […]
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“The Mediterranean Diet: a Proven Path to Good Health”
In occasione della III Settimana della Cucina Italiana (19-25 novembre 2018). The Extraordinary Italian Taste. The Consulate General of Italy proudly presents “The Mediterranean Diet: a Proven Path to Good Health” a seminar held at the Italian Cultural Institute. Guest speakers: Dr Anthony Mariani, Consultant Physician in General Medicine and Gastroenterology (Northen Hospital) and Prof. […]
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Il nido degli uccelli (The Bird’s Nest)
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Student Movement. A time when student protests and unrest became the norm in Europe and the rest of the world. The IIC Melbourne presents “The Bird’s Nest”/’68. Scenic Devices in Motion (1963-1968), a photographic exhibition curated by Italian activist and art director Fabrizio Urettini. Unpublished photos taken […]
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2) “The Beautiful Things” (Le cose belle) – Rassegna “5 pezzi non tanto facili” sul documentario italiano contemporaneo.
“The Beautiful Things” (Le cose belle) [2013, 88’] by Agostino Ferrente and Giovanni Piperno “In Naples, time doesn’t exist. This is a popular belief, a superstition, a good luck charm, a trick, a song. In Naples, you spend your time waiting, and then, all of a sudden, you spend it just remembering. So will the […]
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Wine Appreciation Course
On the occasion of the III International Week of the Italian Cuisine (19th-25th November 2018) Introduction to the World of Wine. The Italian Cultural Institute presents this exciting 3 session course to learn the art of wine appreciation. In English. With Italian sommelier Marco Senia, President of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Sommeliers (ANZIS). […]
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5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play
The Italian Contemporary Documentary. The IIC Melbourne presents “5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play”, a documentary series inspired by controversial social and political issues past and present in Italy and abroad such as migration to and from Italy, the Italian Education system and women’s liberation movement. Individual and collective stories narrated by extraordinary Italian […]
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1) “An Italian School” (Una scuola italiana) – “5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play”. Contemporary Italian Documentary Series.
“An Italian School” [Una scuola italiana, 2010, 75′] by Angelo Loy and Giulio Cederna opens the “5 Pieces Not So Easy To Play”. Contemporary Italian Documentary Series. A theatrical laboratory is taking place in a kindergarten. The teachers are telling the story of Dorothy’s adventures in the magical Land of Oz. The audience is composed […]
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Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote and Giselle. A Teatro alla Scala Production.
Italy’s illustrious Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company would come to Australia to perform only in Brisbane for the company’s first ever Australian visit in its 240-year history as part of the 2018 Queensland Performing Art Centre (QPAC) International Series from 7 to 18 November. Read more The 2018 event will feature an extensive program celebrating […]
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Mystical Love in the Heart of Medieval Italy (2): Jacopone da Todi: Polemic and Passion
18th Week of the Italian Language in the World (15th-21st October). Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Italy. The second lecture of “Mystical Love in the Heart of Medieval Italy: Jacopone da Todi: Polemic and Passion” is presented by Prof. Rodney John Lokaj, associate professor at Kore University of Enna, […]
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