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• Educational Travel Program to MODENA : April 11-25, 2026

  • Start
    27 Oct 2025
  • End
    25 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Modena, Italy
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Improve your Italian language skills while exploring Modena and the Emilia Romagna region!  

  Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its extraordinary architectural masterpieces, Modena is also celebrated for its rich culinary traditions, iconic sports cars, and world-class opera heritage.

  Your 2 week-stay will include daily language classes (Mon-Fri) at Romanica, Accademia Italiana di Lingua e Cultura, an accredited School for the teaching of Italian, recognized by Italian Ministry of Education, where you will improve your grammar and conversation skills.

  On this exclusive itinerary created for a small group (max 14 people), you will discover the history and culture of Modena and nearby jewel towns, including Bologna, Parma, and Mantova.

  You will explore the region's artistic masterpieces, experience Modena's love for music and fast cars and savor and learn about its culinary excellences, including traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, tortellini, and Lambrusco wine.

  I am excited to be your tour leader again in 2026 and look forward to traveling with you! For questions, please email astrid@theitalianculturalcenter.org.

  Astrid Garino, MD

  President of ICC 

  For detailed information on the itinerary and package, click HERE
  
  

  Rates:

  • $5,400 per person (single room occupancy)
  • $4,260 per person (double room occupancy)

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• SPONSOR the 17th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul

  • Start
    04 Nov 2025
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    15 Mar 2026
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    10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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  Contribute to the Vibrant Arts and Cultural Scene of the Twin Cities

  Step into the spotlight and help us bring the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul to life! From February 26 to March 1, 2026, at The Main Cinema, we’ll celebrate the artistry and passion of Italian storytelling through contemporary masterpieces alongside timeless classics.

  Event Details

  When: February 26 - March 1, 2026

  Where: The Main Cinema, Minneapolis (with easy parking access!)

  All films are in Italian with English subtitles, offering an authentic and accessible experience.

  Why Sponsor?

  Whether you're an organization or an individual, your contribution enriches the Twin Cities cultural landscape while allowing you to be part of a prestigious and meaningful cultural event.
  
  Benefits of Sponsorship Include:

  • Complimentary access and preferred seating.
  • Fast lane entry and exclusive moments with guest filmmakers.
  • High-visibility recognition in festival materials.

  
  

  How to Become a Sponsor:
  Explore the Sponsorship Package (View  package HERE).

  To Complete your Sponsorship:
  Click on the Register button and select the sponsorship level at which you’d like to support the festival.

  For sponsorships of $1,000 or more, we prefer payment by check to help us avoid transaction fees. If this works for you, please select ‘Invoice Me’ when prompted so we know to expect your check.

  Please make your check payable to Italian Cultural Center (250 Third Ave. N, Suite 625, Minneapolis, MN 55401) and include “IFF” in the memo line.

  
  

  
  Presented in Partnership

  The Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul is proudly presented by the Italian Cultural Center in partnership with MSP Film Society and The Main Cinema. 

  
  

  
  

  Join us in celebrating Italian cinema and making a lasting impact on the arts community.

  
  
  
  
  Grazie ai nostri sponsor e sostenitori!
  

  
  

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  Assistente di Produzione

  
  

  Brian Balleria & Joan Bechtold

  Ann Burns

  Matt & Amber Christian
  

  Albert & Susan Colianni

  
  

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  Regista

  
  Anthony & Giada Nucera

  
  

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  Aiuto Regista

  
  

  Deborah Pile & Jack Flynn
  

  Corby & Ginny Kistler

  
  

  
  
  
  

  
  

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• CINEFORUM - La strada

  • When
    23 Jan 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Suite 100 Saint Paul, MN 55114
  • Spaces left
    40

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  LA STRADA
  Year: 1954
  Directed by: Federico Fellini
  Cast: Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart

  There has never been a face quite like Giulietta Masina’s. Under the direction of her husband, the legendary Federico Fellini, she shines as Gelsomina in La Strada, the film that launched them both to international stardom.

  Gelsomina is sold by her mother into the employ of Zampanò (Anthony Quinn), a brutal strongman in a traveling circus. When Zampanò encounters an old rival, the highwire artist the Fool (Richard Basehart), his fury reaches its breaking point.

  With La Strada, Fellini moves beyond the familiar territory of Italian neorealism, crafting a poetic fable of love, cruelty, and human vulnerability. The film showcases brilliant performances that continue to captivate audiences and critics alike.

  A groundbreaking masterpiece of world cinema, La Strada remains one of the most influential films of all time, earning the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the first-ever Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

  
  

  Cineforum is back—now in a new location with a screening room!

  Don’t miss the chance to experience this Cinema Masterpiece on the big screen.

  New 4K Digital Restoration – Italian with English subtitles

  Event Details
  6:00 p.m. – Aperitivo
  6:30 p.m. – Movie Screening
  FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55114

  For parking information click here.

  Space is limited to just 50 seats; once they’re gone, they’re gone.

  Reserve yours today!

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

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