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The Stuff Of Dreams (La stoffa dei sogni)

THE STUFF OF DREAMS (La stoffa dei sogni)
Director: Gianfranco Cabiddu

Screening times and locations:
June 10 @ 6:45pm TIFF - Toronto
June 13 @ 7:00pm Colossus - Vaughan
June 17 @ 9:00pm Cinema Guzzo - Montreal
June 18 @ 1:00pm Film House - Niagara

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Me, Myself and Her (io e lei)

ME, MYSELF AND HER (Io e Lei)
Director: Maria Sole Tognazzi

Screening times and locations:
June 10 @ 9:30pm TIFF - Toronto
June 14 @ 7:00pm Cinematheque Quebecois - Montreal
June 14 @ 5:00pm Cinema Cartier - Quebec City

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Chlorine (Cloro)

CHLORINE (Cloro)
Director: Lamberto Sanfelice

Screening times and locations:
June 13 @5:00pm Cinema Cartier - Quebec City
June 17 @ 9:00pm Cinematheque Quebecoise - Montreal

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Shorts 2016

English

Al Posto Suo (In His Place)

Year: 2016   |   Duration: 12’12”

Screening Times and Locations:

  • June 12, 3:00 PM @ ColossusPaired with Leaves of the Tree
    W/ ENGLISH SUBTITLES
  • June 13, 9:00 PM @ ColossusPaired with Ambo
    W/ ENGLISH SUBTITLES

 

Synopsis: Leone, 35, awaits the arrival of his anxious mother Ilde, coming from the other side of the world to meet the girlfriend of his son. Sophia leaves the house after yet another furious argument with Leo; he makes one last attempt to call her back, but fails, leading him to ask his domestic house worker Svetlana to pretend to be his girlfriend.

 

 

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Alessandro Sapaoli

Director Bio: After theatre school, Alessandro Sampaoli started working in various Italian and French companies. Among the latest to the movies: Bar Sport, directed by Massimo Martelli; Only a Father, directed by Luca Lucini; No End, directed by Stefano Lodovichi; and on TV: Beijing Express – Rai 2 and Camera Cafè. For some years, he was working as an assistant director in the theatre. In His Place is his first professional experience behind the camera.

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Gladiatori di Roma

Gladiators of Rome

Director: Iginio Straffi

Cast: Timo (Luca Argentero), Diana (Belen Rodriguez), Lucilla (Laura Chiatti), Ciccius, Mauritius, Chirone, Baby Gladiators, Cassio

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English

Plot

Gladiators of Rome follows Timo, Ciccius, Mauritius and Lucilla as they come of age and discover their true destiny. As a child, Timo is saved from the volcanic destruction of Pompeii, adopted by the Roman General Chirone and raised in the most famous Gladiators’ Academy in Rome. Unfortunately, Timo is not exactly Gladiator material.

Suitable for: Grades 3 and up
Country: Italy
Genre: Animation | Adventure | Comedy
Duration: 95 min.
Year: 2012
Production: Rainbow S.r.l.

May 10th, 2016
10:30 am
Colossus Theatre Vaughan, 3555 HWY 7 West
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 11th, 2016
10:30 am
TIFF Bell LightBox, 350 King St W
School Groups Buy Ticket

Italian w/ English subtitles
Single Ticket: $13 Adult | $8 Child

Everything changes when Timo meets the lovely Lucilla who has returned to Rome from school in Greece. Now he must transform himself into the greatest gladiator of all time to win Lucilla’s heart. Desperate for an advantage, he turns to his secret weapon, Diana – legendary “Goddess of the Hunt”… Continue reading

Labyrinth of Lies – ICFF Year-Round Program

Movies

Director: Giulio Ricciarelli

Cast: Alexander Fehling, Johannes Krisch, Friederike Becht, Hansi Jochmann, Johann von Bülow, Gert Voss

Labyrinth of Lies

 

Country: Germany
Genre: Drama
Duration: 122 min.
Year: 2014
Production: Claussen Wöbke Putz Filmproduktion
World Sale: Beta Cinema GmbH

TORONTO
March 18, 2015
7:00 pm Reception
Maison Mercer
15 Mercer Street
9:00 pm Screening
Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West

VAUGHAN
March 3, 2015
6:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Screening
Colossus Vaughan
3555 Highway 7 West

Tickets
$ 40 Reception and Movie
$ 13+hst Basic Trial Pass
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Language: German Subtitles: English

Plot

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The year is 1958. The war has been over for thirteen years and the Federal Republic of Germany is not only recovering but even booming. But where are the Nazis? Who has ever heard of the death camps? It looks as if everything is for the best in the best of all possible worlds in this land of milk and honey…
Labyrinth of Lies
At least, until the day journalist Thomas Gnielka recognizes in the person of a teacher the former commander of the Auschwitz concentration camp… At least, until Johann Radmann, a young prosecutor, decides to investigate the case… Nobody knows it yet but… Continue reading

Chiamatemi Francesco

Call Me Francesco

Director: Daniele Luchetti

Cast: Rodrigo De la Serna, Muriel Santa Ana, José Ángel Egido, Àlex Brendemühl, Sergio Hernández, Pompeyo Audivert, Muriel Santa Ana, Paula Baldini

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This is an enthralling story of Pope Francis who chose to be called as the most humble of saints in order to bring the Church back to its true mission. Call Me Francis depicts his human and spiritual adventure from his initial vocation to the years of training with the Jesuits, from the harsh experience of the dictatorship up until his pastoral mission amongst the poorest people of Buenos Aires, before being called to the Papal Office.

Suitable for: Grades 8 and up
Country: Italy
Genre: Biography
Duration: 98 min.
Year: 2015
Production: Taodue Film

May 12th, 2016
10:30 am
Colossus Theatre Vaughan, 3555 HWY 7 West
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 13th, 2016
10:30 am
TIFF Bell LightBox, 350 King St W
School Groups Buy Ticket

Italian w/ English subtitles
Single Ticket: $13 Adult | $8 Child

The story ends with the unforgettable evening in which Jorge Bergoglio, dressed in white and with an iron cross, will greet the world with the name… Continue reading

Asino Vola

Donkey Flies

Directors: Marcello Fonte and Paolo Tripodi

                                                                                                                                          North America Premier 

Cast: Francesco Tramontana, Silvia Gallerano, Marcello Fonte, Antonello Pensabene, Luigi Lo Cascio, Lino Banfi, Maria Grazia Cucinotta

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Plot

Maurizio is a headstrong little boy, who grew up living out a thousand solitary adventures by the creek, a small stream that is almost always dry, a place where people dump things that they no longer need.

Suitable for: Grades 3 and up
Country: Italy
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 80 min.
Year: 2015
Production: Tempesta/Carlo Cresto-Dina | Rai Cinema

May 9th, 2016
10:30 am
Colossus Theatre Vaughan, 3555 HWY 7 West
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 14th, 2016
10:30 am
TIFF Bell LightBox, 350 King St W
School Groups Buy Ticket

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The Invisible Boy (Il Ragazzo Invisibile)

Director: Gabriele Salvatores

Cast: Ludovico Girardello, Valeria Golino, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Christo Jivkov, Noa Zatta, Ksenia Rappoport

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Plot

Michele is a thirteen year old boy who lives in a quiet seaside town. He is neither popular at school nor is he an outstanding student, and he does not excel at sports.

Suitable for: Grades 8 and up
Country: Italy | France
Genre: Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy
Duration: 100 min.
Year: 2014
Production: Indigo Films | Rai Cinema

May 9th, 2016
10:30 am
TIFF Bell LightBox, 350 King St W
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 11th, 2016
10:30 am
Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin St
School Groups Buy Ticket

Italian w/ English subtitles
Single Ticket: $13 Adult | $8 Child

In addition, he would like to draw the attention of Stella, a girl who is completely unaware of his presence. One day, the monotony of his normal life is shattered by an extraordinary discovery… Michele looks in the mirror and finds that he is invisible!

The most incredible adventure of his life is about to begin.
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Gabriele Salvatores

Gabriele Salvatores

Gabriele Salvatores is an Italian producer, director and writer. Starting… Continue reading

Iqbal – Bambini senza paura

Fearless Child. Dedicated to Iqbal

Directors: Michel Fuzellier and Babak Payami

Cast: Annalisa Longo, Marisa Della Pasqua, Claudio Colombo, Luca Ghignone

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Iqbal is a talented ten-year old boy who lives in Kardù, a small village somewhere in the world.

Suitable for: Grades 5 and up
Country: Italy | France
Genre: Animation
Duration: 90 min.
Year: 2015
Production: Gertie S.r.l.

May 10th, 2016
10:30 am
TIFF Bell LightBox, 350 King St W
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 11th, 2016
10:30 am
Colossus Theatre Vaughan, 3555 HWY 7 West
School Groups Buy Ticket

May 12th, 2016
10:30 am
Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin St
School Groups Buy Ticket

Italian with English subtitles
Single Ticket: $13 Adult | $8 Child

The trials of Iqbal start the day the village doctor prescribes expensive medicine for his brother Aziz, who suffers from pneumonia. Since the family has no money, Iqbal decides to go to the market in Mapur to sell his beloved little goat.

In Mapur he meets Hakeem, a seemingly kind but treacherous swindler, who offers to buy the medicines for Aziz. In return, Iqbal will have to work in his friend Guzman’s rug… Continue reading

Mafia & Tomatoes – Year-Round Program – April 10-23, 2015

Movie

Director: Giulio Manfredonia

Cast: Stefano Accorsi, Sergio Rubini, Maria Rosaria Russo, Iaia Forte, Nicola Rignanese.

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Country: Italy
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Duration: 100 min.
Production: Lumiere
World Sale: Intromovies

TORONTO
April 10, 2015
7:00 pm Reception
Maison Mercer
15 Mercer Street
9:00 pm Screening
Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West

VAUGHAN
April 23, 2015

6:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Screening
Colossus Vaughan
3555 Highway 7 West

Non members
$ 13+hst Movie Ticket




*Same-day tickets are available at the participating venue one hour before the screening

Language: Italian
Subtitles: English

Plot

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Planting tomatoes may seem a safe activity, except when it is conducted on a land confiscated by the State to mafia bosses.http://laltraitalia.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2857.jpg

The land of local mafioso Nicola Sansone is assigned to a heterogeneous group of people, forming a cooperative.
Although their knowledge is poor, they start working the land boycotted daily by unseen powers. They ask for helpto the Board Antimafia who sends over Filippo, very competent in antimafia laws and regulations, but completely inexperienced to face practical problems. Soon he will have to face his own fears, motivated by his sense of duty, the human relationships he starts to build, and by Rossana, the beautiful founder of… Continue reading

The Medicine Seller – Year-Round Program – March 5-20, 2015

Movie

Director: Claudio Santamaria

Cast: Claudio Santamaria, Isabella Ferrari, Evita Ciri, Marco Travaglio, Roberto De Francesco

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Country: Italy
Genre: Drama
Duration: 105 min.
Production: Classic, Cinecittà
World Sale: Classic

VAUGHAN
March 5, 2015

6:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Screening
Colossus Vaughan
3555 Highway 7 West

TORONTO
March 20, 2015
7:00 pm Reception
Maison Mercer
15 Mercer Street
9:00 pm Screening
Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West

Non members
$ 40 Reception and Movie
$ 13+hst Movie Ticket
Buy Now

Language: Italian Subtitles: English

Plot

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Bruno is a drug rep. His company, the ‘Zafer’, is going through a difficult time. So as not to lose his job, Bruno is willing to bribe doctors, deceive colleagues, betray the trust of the people closest to him.http://laltraitalia.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/medicineseller.jpg

He is the last link in the chain in the illegal yet widespread practice called “detailing”, which pharmaceutical companies resort to as a way to manipulate doctors by convincing them to prescribe their own products and not the competitors’.
And while some doctors refuse to go along, many others have no such scruples. Bruno may seem to be a monster, yet he is nothing other than the product of the society around him: he embodies… Continue reading

I’ll Marry you, But… – Year-Round Program – February 6-19, 2015

Movie

Director: Gabriele Pignotta

Cast: Gabriele Pignotta, Vanessa Incontrada, Chiara Francini, Fabio Avaro, Paola Tiziana Cruciani.

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Country: Italy
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 95 min.
Production: Lotus Production
Distributor: Teodora Film

TORONTO
February 6, 2015

7:00 pm Reception
Maison Mercer
15 Mercer Street
9:00 pm Screening
Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West

VAUGHAN
February 19, 2015

6:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Screening
Colossus Vaughan
3555 Highway 7 West

Non members
$ 40 Reception and Movie
$ 13 Ticket Movie
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Language: Italian Subtitles: English


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Plot

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The movie tells the story of Andrea, a fascinating woman disappointed by love, Luca, a physiotherapist who pretends to be a psychologist in order to seduce her, and Carlotta and Andrea, a couple who is close to marriage.http://laltraitalia.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/03.jpg

Deeply affected by the search for perfect love, the lives of the four characters intertwine in this modern comedy of errors, showing how appearances can be deceiving while nobody can choose to avoid love.

 

 

 

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Ti sposo ma non troppo racconta la storia di Andrea (VanessaIncontrada), una giovane e affascinante donna delusa dall’amore, Luca (Gabriele Pignotta),25041_ppl

un fisioterapista single che si finge psicologo per sedurla,… Continue reading

The Penguin’s Move – Year-Round Program – January 9-22, 2015

Movie

Director: Claudio Amendola

Cast: Claudio Amendola, Edoardo Leo, Michele Alberico, Giulio Di Martino

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Country: Italy
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 94 min.
Production: DAP Italy–De Angelis Group
Distributor:
Videa CDE

TORONTO
January 9, 2015

7:00 pm Reception
Maison Mercer
15 Mercer Street
9:00 pm Screening
Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street West

VAUGHAN
January 22, 2015

6:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Screening
Colossus Vaughan
3555 Highway 7 West

Non members
$ 40 Reception and Movie
$ 13 Movie Ticket
Language: Italian Subtitles: English


Ticket



Plot

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Bruno is a thirty-year-old man from Rome with a wife and an infant son. Unfortunately he still hasn’t found his path in life. http://laltraitalia.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/479G2069_0.jpg

After his latest failure, which cost him most of his savings, he has an outlandish and bold intuition: he discovers the little-known winter sport of curling and decides to start a team to participate in the selections for the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics.

And so it begins, the march of the Assault Penguins, a rag tag team ready to fight its way through a plethora of obstacles and improbable situations all the way to the podium. Will these underdogs make it?

 

 

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