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Date: Wednesday, November 04, 2015 Hours: 6:30 PM Venue: IIC Organized by: IIC In collaboration with: Luce Cinecitta' and UC Santa Barbara On Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day, the IIC commemorates WWI Centennial with the screening of Fango e Gloria (docufiction, 2014, 90') directed by Leonardo Tiberi. In Italian with English subtitl...

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In Italian popular tradition, an old lady riding on a broomstick visits all the children on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. Befana carries a bag, wears a black shawl and is covered in soot because she enters the children's houses throu...

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The movie documents the experience of Italian immigrants in California, which was markedly different from that of their compatriots elsewhere in the United States. Through stories set in seven Italian communities throughout California, this film examines how economic and social mobility became possible for many Italians in the Golden State.  ...

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Pierfrancesco Diliberto (a renowned TV host and political comedian, better known as Pif) wrote, directed, and stars in this subversive, irreverent feature debut about Arturo, a young boy whose obsession with the Mafia’s casual presence in his city surpasses even his passion for Flora, the beautiful schoolmate who remains his main love interest unti...

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Presented by the Cedars-Sinai Alumni Association and Medical Staff, Robin Trento will offer a virutal tour through local museums exhibiting exemplary Italian paintings from the 1300s through 1700s. The illustrated discussion will focus on these 500 years of artistic mastery, tracing the innovations and developments that brought Italy to the forefro...

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A few weeks prior to the end of his mandate as Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles and as a foreign affairs official for the Italian Government, Alberto Di Mauro takes stock of the accomplishments achieved in the last three years. With a look at the future.   What kind of approach has inspired you in managing the Instit...

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On view the work of 12 contemporary Italian artists inspired by menus and recipes, as well as a selection of images from 15th century herbaria, incunables and rare book, with one common theme: the Chef. Curated by Carla Chiaramoni, Accademia Italiana della Cucina - Fermo, in collaboration with City of Fermo, Fermo Romolo Spezioli Library and Centr...

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Following up on the success of the Fazioli Piano Series, the IIC presents a new series of concerts named after the Italian music instrument manufacturer Salvi Harps, worldly renowned for the high quality materials and the finest technology of its product.   The inaugural concert will feature harpist Jillian Risigari-Gai accompanied by flutis...

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In conjunction with the exhibitionBodies and Shadows: Caravaggio and His Legacyon view at LACMA through February 10, 2013 The Italian Cultural Institute presents CARAVAGGIO directed by Angelo Longoniwith Alessio Boni, Paolo Briguglia, Elena Sofia Ricci,Jordi Mollà, Claire Kleim, Benjamin Sadler,Paolo Giovannucci, Stefano Fregniscreenplay by Andr...

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Distrib Films US presents the U.S theatrical premiere of "Viva la Libertà", the acclaimed political thriller by director Roberto Andò ("Strange Crime"), starring Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty) in a brilliant, career topping performance. Venues: Laemmle's Royal Theatre, Laemmle's Pasadena Playhouse and Laemmle's Town Center 5   SYNOPSISIn...

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