Special Events 2017 – ICFF – Italian Contemporary Film Festival http://icff.ca Italian Contemporary Film Festival Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:58:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.3 http://icff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-favicon-tran-32x32.png Special Events 2017 – ICFF – Italian Contemporary Film Festival http://icff.ca 32 32 Opening Party and Closing Gala http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/20/opening-party-closing-gala/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:15:03 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=21572 Opening & Closing parties

Times and locations:

June 8 2017 @ 9:00 PM QRC West / Ricarda's - Toronto

June 16 2017 @ 9:00 PM The Ritz-Carlton - Toronto

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ICFF is excited to be well into planning our extravagant Opening Party and Closing Gala with what has become a staple to our festival. These glamorous and star-studded events enable ICFF to build on and expand this cherished reputation.

This year, the Opening Party will be held at QRC West and the Closing Party will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, a soirée dedicated to walking the Red Carpet and rubbing shoulders with celebrity guests.

Past ICFF gala’s included the likes of Raoul Bova, Claudia Cardinale, Roberto Benigni, Chef Massimo Capra, Mischa Barton, Andrea Iervolino and Lady Monika Bacardi, David Rocco, and Giacomo Gianniotti to name a few…

Queen Richmond Centre

Queen Richmond Centre

The Queen Richmond Centre at Richmond and Peter will capture your complete attention with the 70-foot atrium and soaring x-shaped delta frames, creating a mystical energy in perfect synergy with opening the ICFF. Home to exclusive events, private residences and our Opening Party sponsor Ricarda’s, our plush party in this recently restructured building should be marked on your calendar for June 8th. With this dazzling ambience filled by a night of savouring the most decadent Italian cuisines in Toronto beginning at 9:00 p.m., we advise you to purchase your tickets right away!

Lavis Ritz Carlton

Lavis Ritz Carlton

In true ICFF fashion, we will once again host our exclusive closing gala at the lavish Ritz-Carlton, surrounded by a luxurious atmosphere, where guests can indulge in the splendid creations of superior cuisine while enjoying and celebrating the effervescent surroundings. This star-studded evening on June 16th will also include our annual award ceremony, live music, as well as extravagant entertainment that will begin at 9:00 p.m. Start preparing your Red Carpet walk because this is definitely a gala you shouldn’t miss!

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Future Ways of Living http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/01/future-way-living/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:30:52 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=21446 Future Ways of Living

Free of charge

Director: Marcello Ferrara

Screening times and locations:

June 11 2017 @ 2:00 PM Toronto - TIFF Bell Lightbox

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Future Ways of Living

Future Ways of Living

Directed by: Marcello Ferrara

Produced by: Luigi Ferrara

Canada | 2017 | Documentary  | English | 78 min

Cast: Luigi Ferrara, Maria Grazia Mattei, Robert Giusti

In Attendance: Luigi Ferrara (Dean, George Brown), and Marcello Ferrara (Director)

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Synopsis

At the World Expo in Milan, a group of global thought leaders, designers and students come together to collaboratively critique and re-design our societal systems, painting a vision of the future that brings Marshall McLuhan’s global village one step closer to being realized.

DirectorMarcello Ferrara

Marcello Ferrara

Marcello Ferrara has a strong interest in community development and the use of new media to advance community development objectives. He is currently the principal of And Others, a community development and production company. His most current project is working with refugees in Greece using participatory video practices to tell their stories as part of the community development process.

Italiano

Sinossi

Durante l’Expo di Milano, un gruppo di esperti di fama mondiale insieme a designer e studenti, si uniscono per analizzare e ridefinire la struttura delle nostre società, proponendo una visione del futuro molto vicina all’idea di villaggio globale proposta da Marshall McLuhan.

RegistaMarcello

Marcello Ferrara

Marcello Ferrara ha sempre mostrato un forte interesse nello sviluppo della comunità e nell’utilizzo dei nuovi media come mezzo per raggiungere in modo più veloce ed efficace obiettivi in tale ambito. E’ attualmente presidente della And Others, compagnia di sviluppo e produzione. Attualmente sta lavorando ad un progetto con i rifugiati in Grecia.

 

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La Pazza Gioia / Like Crazy http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/01/la-pazza-giola/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:13:15 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=21495 La Pazza Gioia

Director: Paolo Virzì

Screening times and locations:

June 9 2017 @ 5:00 PM Quebec City - Cinéma Cartier

June 11 2017 @ 7:00 PM Montreal - Cinémathèque Quebecoise

June 12 2017 @ 7:00 PM Montreal - Casa D'Italia

June 14 2017 @ 7:00 PM Hamilton - HWT Centre

June 16 2017 @ 7:00 PM Toronto - TIFF Bell Lightbox

June 28 2017 @ 7:00 PM Vancouver - Queen Elizabeth Plaza

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La Pazza Gioia

Like Crazy

Directed by: Paolo Virzì

Produced by: Lotus Production, RAI Cinema

Distributed by: Axia Films

Italy | 2016 | Comedy – Drama | Italian | English  (ON) French (QC) Subtitles | 118 min

Cast: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Micaela Ramazzotti, Valentina Carnelutti, Tommaso Ragno, Marco Messeri

 

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Date Time City Location Buy
9 June 2017 5:00 PM Quebec City Cinéma Cartier Buy
11 June 2017 7:00 PM Montreal Cinémathèque  Buy
12 June 2017 7:00 PM Montreal Casa d’Italia Buy
14 June 2017 7:00 PM Hamilton HWT Center Buy
16 June 2017 7:00 PM Toronto TIFF Bell Lightbox Buy | Redeem Package
*Premium Screening. Guest stars, Christian De Sica, Alan Barillaro, & TBA, in attendance. Subject to change at the actors discretion.

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Plot

Beatrice is a blabbermouth and a so-called billionaire countess who likes to believe she’s in intimacy with world leaders. Donatella is a young quiet tattooed woman, locked in her own mystery. They are both patients of a mental institution and subject to custodial measures.

Paolo Virzì’s new film tells the story of their unpredictable friendship and their escape from the treatment constraints that will become an hilarious and moving adventure of two technically insane creatures, looking for a bit of fun and love in this open-air nuthouse, the world of healthy people.

Director InformationPaolo Virzi smiling

Paolo Virzì

Raised in Leghorn, Paolo Virzì made his debut in 1994, with La bella vita, awarded with a David for the “Best Debut Director”, where he displayed his exceptional skills in directing actors and dealing with dramatic themes with an ironic and light tone. During his successful career spanning over 25 years Virzì won numerous awards for his intense and entertaining films: in 2014 Il capitale umano, based on a novel by Stephen Amidon, obtained a record 19 David nominations. La pazza gioia was recently awarded Best Film and Best Director David Prizes. He has already started working on The Leisure Seekers, shot entirely in the USA, and starring Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren.

Italiano

Trama

Beatrice Morandini Valdirana è una chiacchierona istrionica, sedicente contessa e a suo dire in intimità coi potenti della Terra. Donatella Morelli è una giovane donna tatuata, fragile e silenziosa, che custodisce un doloroso segreto. Sono tutte e due ospiti di una comunità terapeutica per donne con disturbi mentali, entrambe classificate come socialmente pericolose. Il film racconta la loro imprevedibile amicizia, che porterà ad una fuga strampalata e toccante, alla ricerca di un po’ di felicità in quel manicomio a cielo aperto che è il mondo dei sani.

Informazioni sul RegistaPaolo Virzi smiling

Paolo Virzì

Cresciuto a Livorno, Paolo Virzì realizza il suo primo film, La bella vita, nel 1994, ottenendo il David come Miglior Regista Esordiente, mostrando sin da questa opera il suo talento nella direzione degli attori e nel trattare temi seri con un tocco ironico e leggero.

Nella sua carriera ha vinto numerosi premi: nel 2014 Il capitale umano, ispirato ad un romanzo di Stephen Amidon, ottiene ben 19 nominations al David. La pazza gioia ha recentemente vinto i premi più prestigiosi del David, quello per il Miglior Film e per il Miglior Regista. Virzì ha già iniziato le riprese di The Leisure Seekers, interamente girato in America, che vede come protagonisti Donald Sutherland e Helen Mirren.

French

RÉSUMÉ

Béatrice Morandini Valdirana est une comtesse dite milliardaire, très bavarde et théâtrale, qui aime croire qu’elle est intime avec les leaders mondiaux. Donatella Morelli est une jeune femme tatouée, fragile et silencieuse, qui garde un douloureux secret. Béatrice et Donatella habitent dans une communauté thérapeutique pour femmes avec des défis émotionnels. Elles sont toutes les deux considérées socialement dangereuses. Le film raconte l’histoire de leur amitié inattendue qui conduira à une évasion et à une aventure farfelue et touchante. Béatrice et Donatella sont à la recherche d’un peu de bonheur dans cette maison de fous qui est le monde des personnes (supposément) saines.

Directeur BioPaolo Virzi smiling

Paolo Virzì

Paolo Virzì vient de Livorno. En 1994, il réalise son premier film « La Bella Vita » et remporte un Prix David en tant que « Meilleur Nouveau Réalisateur ». Ce film démontre ses compétences exceptionnelles à diriger les acteurs et à traiter des thèmes dramatiques avec un ton ironique et léger. Pendant sa carrière de plus de 25 ans, il remporte de nombreux prix. En 2014, il réalise « Il Capitale Umano » inspiré par un roman de Stephen Amidon, et obtient un record de 19 nominations aux Prix David. Récemment, « La Pazza Gioia » a remporté les prix les plus prestigieux des Prix David, Meilleur Film et Meilleur Réalisateur. En ce moment, Virzì travaille sur le film « The Leisure Seekers » entièrement tourné aux États-Unis, et mettant en vedette Donald Sutherland et Helen Mirren.

 

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Matrimonio all’Italiana / Marriage Italian Style http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/01/matrimonio-allitaliana/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:11:04 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=22673 Matrimonio all'Italiana + In Conversation with Christian De Sica

Director: Vittorio De Sica

Screening times and locations:

June 14 2017 @ 9:45 PM Toronto - TIFF Bell Lightbox

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Matrimonio all’Italiana

+ In conversation with Christian De Sica

Directed by: Vittorio De Sica

Produced by: Compagnia Cinematografica Champion, Les Films Concordia

Distributed by: Interfilm, Embassy Pictures, Paramount Pictures

Italy | 1964 | Comedy | Italian | English Subtitles | 102 min

Cast: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Aldo Puglisi, Marilù Tolo, Tecla Scarano

 

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14 June 2017*♦ 09:45 PM Toronto TIFF Bell Lightbox Buy | Redeem Package

Presenter: Liam Lacey

*Premium Screening. Guest star, Christian De Sica, in attendance. Subject to change at the actor’s discretion.
♦Special Event. A thirty minutes on-stage interview with Christian De Sica conducted by Liam Lacey, featuring a clip reel of career highlights, a discussion of current and upcoming projects, and an interaction to his father’s masterpiece “Matrimonio all’Italiana”

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Plot

It tells the World War II era story of a cynical, successful businessman named Domenico, who – after meeting a naive country girl, Filumena Marturano – one night in a Neapolitan brothel – keeps frequenting her for years in an on-off relationship, as she continues work-ing as a prostitute. He eventually takes her in his house as a semi-official mistress under the pretense that she take care of his ailing, senile mother.

Director Information

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica – born in Sora on 1901, died in Neully-sur-Seine on 1974 – was an Ital-ian director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement and overall considered one of the most important cinema figures of all times.Four of the films he directed won Academy Awards: Sciuscià and Bicycle Thieves were awarded honorary Oscars, while Ieri, oggi, domani and Il giardino dei Finzi Contini won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. All these films are considered as pillars of the canon of classic cinema.

Italiano

Trama

Domenico Soriano, ricco pasticcere e impenitente donnaiolo napoletano, è legato all’ex prostituta Filumena Marturano da una relazione più che ventennale. Conosciutala al tempo della seconda guerra mondiale e dopo averla tolta dalla casa di tolleranza in cui era, dapprima l’aveva sistemata in un appartamento di sua proprietà e poi l’aveva accolta in casa sua e della sua anziana madre come amante-convivente nonché governante.

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Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica – nato a Sora nel 1901 e morto a Neully-sur-Seine nel 1974 – è stato un attore, regista e sceneggiatore italiano. Tra i cineasti più influenti della storia del cinema, è stato inoltre attore di teatro e documentarista. È considerato uno dei padri del neorealismo e, allo stesso tempo, uno dei maggiori registi ed interpreti della commedia all’italiana. Vittorio De Sica ha vinto ben quattro premi Oscar per Sciuscià, Ladri di bi-ciclette, Ieri, oggi, domani e per Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini, tutti premiati nella catego-ria Miglior film straniero.


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Noelle’s Journey http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/01/noelles-journey/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:10:05 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=22749 Noelle's Journey

Free of charge

Director: Peter Gentile

Screening times and locations:

June 10 2017 @ 7:00 PM Toronto - TIFF Bell Lightbox

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Noelle’s Journey

Noelle’s Journey

WORLD PREMIERE

Directed by: Peter Gentile

Produced by: MDF Productions Inc.

Canada | 2017 | Documentary | English & Italian | English Subtitles | 42 min

Cast: Noelle Elia, Paul Elia

In Attendance: Peter Gentile (Director), Noelle Elia (Protagonist)

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10 June 2017 7:00 PM Toronto TIFF Bell Lightbox Free of charge – Get your Tickets

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Plot

Noelle Elia is a multi-media artist who takes us on a voyage of discovery. She tells the story of Franco Grosso and Mariano Elia, two immigrants who left southern Italy for a new life in Canada. Franco stayed close to his Italian roots and was known as the ‘original popcorn man’. Mariano arrived as a 12 year-old boy who spoke no English but went on to become one of Canada’s top builders and a philanthropist. These two men never met, but they had Noelle in common – she is Mariano’s grand-daughter, and Franco’s friend. In this film, through her memories and a voyage back to Italy, she creates a portrait of Canada’s changing face of diversity.

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Peter Gentile

Peter Gentile is a producer who has created many award-winning productions in the documentary, drama and performing arts genres. Some notable productions include his feature film Welcome to the Parade which premiered at TIFF and was sold internationally. Shadow Pleasures, a series of Bravo Fact shorts including The Cinnamon Peeler, Tropical Rumours, The Nine Sentiments, and Power, was a critically acclaimed work that aired on CBC and was heralded at festivals and won many awards.

 
Italiano

Sinossi

Noelle Elia è un’artista multimediale che intraprende un viaggio. Ci racconta la storia di Franco Grosso e Mariano Elia, due immigrati italiani giunti in Canada alla ricerca di un futuro migliore. Franco resta vicino alle sue origini italiane, conosciuto da tutti come ‘l’originale uomo dei popcorn’. Mariano arriva in Canada all’età di 12 anni, non parla l’inglese ma lavora duro e con il tempo diventa uno dei costruttori e filantropi più noti nel Paese. Questi due uomini non si incontrano, ma la nostra protagonista li accomuna, nipote di Mariano e amica di Franco. In questo film Noelle dipinge un ritratto della realtà canadese in costante cambiamento, attraverso i suoi ricordi e un viaggio che la riporta in Italia.

Informazioni sul Regista

Peter Gentile

Peter Gentile è un produttore, ideatore di molti noti lavori tra cui Welcome to the Parade, mostrato per la prima volta al TIFF e venduto anche all’estero. Shadow Pleasures, una serie ideata per Bravo Fact, acclamata dalla critica e vincitrice di vari premi, mandata in onda dalla CBC, lavoro che include The Cinnamon Peeler, Tropical Rumors, The Nine Sentiments, e Power. Peter Gentile sta inoltre producendo la seconda stagione della docu-soap Grand Benders.

 

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Qualcosa di Nuovo / Something New http://icff.ca/blog/2017/04/01/qualcosa-di-nuovo/ Sat, 01 Apr 2017 12:05:00 +0000 http://icff.ca/?p=20561 Qualcosa di Nuovo

Director: Cristina Comencini

Screening times and locations:

June 8 2017 @ 7:00 PM Toronto - TIFF Bell Lightbox

June 9 2017 @ 6:15 PM Vaughan - Cineplex Cinemas

June 13 2017 @ 7:00 PM Montreal - Casa D'Italia

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Qualcosa di Nuovo

Something New

CANADIAN PREMIERE

Directed by: Cristina Comencini

Produced by: Cattleya, Rai Cinema

Distributed by: 01 Distribution Italy

Italy | 2016 | Comedy | Italian | English Subtitles | 93 min

Cast: Paola Cortellesi, Micaela Ramazzotti, Eduardo Valdarnini, Eleonora Danco

 

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08 June 2017* 7:00 PM Toronto TIFF Bell Lightbox Buy | Redeem Package
09 June 2017* 6:15 PM Vaughan Cineplex Cinemas Buy | Redeem Package
13 June 2017 7:00 PM Montreal Casa d’Italia Buy
*Premium Screening. Guest star, Paola Cortellesi, in attendance. Subject to change at the actors discretion.
 

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Plot

Lucia and Maria have known each other forever, two friends that are complete opposites. While Lucia is a very rational and pragmatic person – giving up on men after her divorce, Maria is spontaneous and naïve – and quite addicted to men. Then one night, the perfect man falls into Maria’s bed; he’s charming, sensitive, passionate and mature. The problem is he’s just 19-years-old, so Maria, along with Lucia create a lie, and fabricate a new version of their life. Perhaps in meeting this boy by happenstance, is truly the man everyone dreams of, because of his simple outlook on life, he’s able to transform their habitual ways, and revolutionize every desire and certainty they previously held.

DirectorPhoto of director Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini was born in Rome in 1956. Her father was the Italian director Luigi Comencini and with him she began her career as a screenwriter, co-writing Il matrimonio di Caterina (1982), Buon Natale… Buon anno (1989), Quattro storie di donne (1986), Cuore and La Storia.

Italiano

Trama

Lucia e Maria si conoscono da sempre. Due amiche che più diverse non si può.
Lucia ha chiuso col genere maschile, Maria invece non riesce proprio a farne a meno. Una sera nel suo letto capita (finalmente!) l’Uomo perfetto. Bello, sensibile, appassionato, maturo. 
Il mattino però porta con sé incredibili sorprese e tra equivoci, grand‎i bugie e piccoli abbandoni Lucia e Maria si prenderanno una bella vacanza da se stesse. Forse quel ragazzo incontrato per caso è davvero l’Uomo che tutte cercano perché con le sue semplici teorie riesce a fare la vera radiografia delle loro vite, a buttare all’aria abitudini e falsi miti e a rivoluzionare ogni desiderio e ogni certezza.

RegistaPhoto of director Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini è nata a Roma 8 maggio 1956, e la figlia del grande regista Luigi (1916-2007. Regista. Sceneggiatrice. Scrittrice. Tra i suoi film: La fine è nota (1993), Va’ dove ti porta il cuore (1996), Matrimoni (1998), Il più bel giorno della mia vita (2002, Nastro d’argento per il soggetto originale), La bestia nel cuore (2005, nomination all’Oscar come miglior film straniero e Coppa Volpi a Venezia), Bianco e nero (2007), Quando la notte (2011).

French

RÉSUMÉ

Lucia et Maria se connaissent depuis toujours, deux amies qui sont complètement différentes. Alors que Lucia est une personne très rationnelle et pragmatique- renonçant aux hommes après son divorce, Maria est spontanée et naïve- et assez accro aux hommes. Une nuit, l’homme parfait tombe dans le lit de Maria; Il est charmant, sensible, passionné et mature. Le problème c’est qu’il n’a que 19 ans. Alors, Maria et Lucia créent un mensonge et fabriquent une nouvelle version de leur vie. Peut-être en rencontrant ce garçon par hasard, c’est vraiment l’homme à qui tout le monde rêve, avec sa vision simple de la vie, il est capable de transformer ses habitudes et de révolutionner tout désir et toute certitude qu’ils avaient auparavant.

Directeur BioPhoto of director Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini

Cristina Comencini est né à Rome le 8 mai en 1956. Elle est la fille du grand réalisateur, Luigi Comencini (1916-2007). Elle est reconnue en tant que réalisatrice, scénariste et écrivaine.Voici quelques-uns de ses films :La fine è nota(1993),Va’ dove ti porta il cuore(1996),Matrimoni(1998),Il più bel giorno della mia vita(2002, Nastro d’argento pour sujet original),La bestia nel cuore (2005, nomination aux Oscars comme Meilleur Film Étranger et Coppa Volpa à Venise), Bianco e nero (2007),Quando la notte (2011).

 

 

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