Italian cinema has achieved something of a renaissance in the past few years, thanks to high-profile award wins at the Venice Film Festival (the documentary Sacro Gra) and talents like Paolo Sorrentino and Matteo Garone showcasing new works on the international stage.

But focusing on these highlights threatens to diminish the impact of smaller films, many of which will be showcased in the eighth annual San Diego Italian Film Festival, running Thursday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park and La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas.

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