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The Italian Cultural Center is pleased to introduce our new event series, CINEFORUM. This series showcases a curated selection of timeless classic Italian movies that will captivate audiences throughout 2024.

More than just screenings, it's an invitation to discover Italy's soul through the lens of its brilliant filmmakers.

Italian cinema boasts a rich legacy defined by innovation, creativity, and a profound connection to cultural and societal issues. Embraced globally, it weaves a tapestry of storytelling and artistic expression.

Bring your friends, family, and fellow film enthusiasts to share the joy of discovering the magic of Italian storytelling!

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CINEFORUM is hosted in partnership with Movieitaly+, the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. All ticket holders coming to this event will enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on a Movieitaly+ yearly subscription!


Movieitaly+ is the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. Our main goal is to provide our viewers with the finest Italian filmography, both classic and contemporary, signed by the iconic performers and the illustrious directors that still define Italy's cultural identity.


Upcoming events

    • 22 Nov 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401
    • 31
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    Adua e le compagne

    Year: 1960

    Directed by: Antonio Pietrangeli

    Cast: Simone Signoret, Sandra Milo, Emmanuelle Riva, Gina Rovere, Marcello Mastroianni, Claudio Gora.

    In 1958, Italy’s government enacted the Merlin Law, which ended the entire system of legalized brothels. Adua and three of her co-workers put their savings together and decided to open a restaurant. 

    Director Antonio Pietrangeli always portrays strong women and the injustices made to them, and this movie is no exception. It focuses on the development of each character, their personal struggles, and the dynamic among the four of them

    Secure your tickets for an engaging and thought-provoking evening! Adua e le compagne delves into resilience, friendship, and societal change, all while capturing 1960s Italy with heart and nuance.

    The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles at the Traffic Zone Building, 250 Third Ave N., 6th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Join us at 5:30 p.m. for an aperitivo, followed by a 6:00 p.m. screening 

    CINEFORUM is curated and presented by Ileana Tamberlani, Programming and Administrative Manager of the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul


    CINEFORUM is hosted in partnership with Movieitaly+, the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. All ticket holders coming to this event will enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on a Movieitaly+ yearly subscription!

    Movieitaly+ is the first on-demand streaming platform that promotes Italian culture through cinema. Our main goal is to provide our viewers with the finest Italian filmography, both classic and contemporary, signed by the iconic performers and the illustrious directors that still define Italy's cultural identity.


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