He Italian Institute of Culture of Buenos Airesin collaboration with the National museum of fine arts and the Association of Friends of the Museumpresents the film series To the Cinema! in the auditorium of said institution, from this Saturday until Saturday 8 of June, with the highlights of contemporary Italian cinema. Tickets are free and can be reserved online on the website of the Friends of Fine Arts Association.
The selection includes five productions that have captured the attention of both critics and the public in recent times. Martin Eden, of Pietro Marcellois an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jack London and explores class differences and the act of artistic creation. Aspromonte-The terra degli ultimiof Mimmo Caloprestiis set in a Sicilian town and tells the tragedy of those oppressed by power and wealth. Strangeness, of Roberto Andómixes fantasy and reality, following Luigi Pirandello’s trip to Sicily, where he encounters two unusual strangers.
Music and documentary lovers will be able to see Ennio, the teacherof Giuseppe Tornatore, which honors the historic soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone, author of the music for Federico Fellini’s unforgettable films. It will also be projected Veraof Tizza Covi and Rainner Frimmel,that It weaves documentary and fiction to explore the life of Vera Gemma and her relationship with a lower-class family after an incident.
The cycle To the Cinema! stands out for providing a unique platform for the appreciation and analysis of the contemporary narrative and aesthetics of Italian cinema, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in deep stories that address everything from social and economic discrepancies to the complex interweaving between art and reality.
Screenings will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, starting with the film Vera this Saturday May 4. Each screening offers a unique opportunity for attendees to experience the vibrant landscape of modern Italian cinema, characterized by its formal richness and the diversity of its genres and themes.
Through “To the Cinema!”, the Italian Institute of Culture of Buenos Aires, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Association of Friends of the Museum reinforce their role as promoters of international culture and art in the Argentine capital, inviting all interested parties to reserve their place and be part of this exceptional tribute to contemporary Italian cinema.
* For more information, schedules and ticket reservations, you can visit the Friends of Fine Arts website.
