Date: 19 October 2026 (Thursday) – 8 November 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Broadway Cinematheque & Premiere Elements
Price: $100 per show
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The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong are delighted to present the 4th edition of ITALIA SCREENS – New Italian Cinema Goes Abroad, in collaboration with Broadway Cinematheque. From 29 October to 8 November, a curated selection of contemporary Italian films will be premiered in Hong Kong, highlighting the diversity, originality and creative vitality of Italy’s film industry.
Italian Screens is also part of the Autumn Festival “ITALIA on Stage”, organised by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute, in partnership with all the Italian institutions and associations in town, to celebrate the best of Italian culture, business, art and lifestyle in Hong Kong.
The festival opens with “Primavera”, directed by acclaimed Italian filmmaker Damiano Michieletto. ITALIA SCREENS is an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Cinecittà for the Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual of the Italian Ministry of Culture, aimed at showcasing the richness and excellence of Italy’s audiovisual sector on the international stage.
List of movies:
Date: 29 October 2026 (Thu)
Time: 19:30
Venue: House THX, Premiere Elements
Date: 8 November 2026 (Sun)
Time: 15:00
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Cast: Tecla Insolia, Michele Riondino, Andrea Pennacchi, Fabrizia Sacchi
Synopsis:
Early in the 18th century, the Ospedale della Pietà is the biggest orphanage in Venice, but it is also where the most talented orphans study music. Its orchestra is one of the world’s most highly regarded. 20-year-old Cecilia, an extraordinary violinist, has spent most of her life in the Pietà. Art has opened her mind, but not the doors of the orphanage. This is the only place she can perform, behind a grille, for rich patrons. That is until a wind of spring disrupts her life with the arrival of the new violin teacher. His name is Antonio Vivaldi.
David di Donatello Awards: Four Awards
Nastri d’Argento Awards: Three Awards
Toronto International Film Festival
Date: 31 October 2026 (Sat)
Time: 15:50
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Date: 8 November 2026 (Sun)
Time: 13:15
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Director: Margherita Spampinato
Cast: Marco Fiore, Aurora Quattrocchi, Martina Ziami
Synopsis:
Young Nico is a tech-savvy, hyper-connected kid. When his babysitter takes time off to get married, he is forced to spend the summer holiday in Sicily with his solitary, religious, and eccentric aunt. In a world without Wi-Fi, navigating the gap between modernity and the past, speed and slowness, Nico stares at the portrait of Jesus on the wall, explores his aunt’s past, and shares secrets with the girl next door. He gradually learns to find joy in his own company, ultimately forging an unexpected bond with his aunt that neither knew they needed.
Locarno Film Festival – Filmmakers of the Present: Special Jury Prize and Best Performance
David di Donatello Awards: Best Actress and Best New Director
Date: 31 October 2026 (Sat)
Time: 17:35
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Date: 6 November 2026 (Fri)
Time: 21:40
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Director: Paolo Strippoli
Cast: Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Paolo Pierobon, Roberto Citran
Synopsis:
When Sergio, a teacher tormented by his past, is transferred to Remis, a secluded village known as the happiest town in Italy, it seems the perfect place for a new start. But behind the town’s joyful facade lies a dark and disturbing secret. Each week, villagers gather to meet Matteo, an introverted 15-year-old they say is an angel whose embrace can free one of all pain and sorrow. Yet Sergio’s attempt to save Matteo awakens the darker side of the community, and the boy everyone calls the angel of Remis.
Venice Film Festival: FEDIC Award for Best Film
Fantastic Fest: Audience Award, Next Wave Best Director Award
Date: 1 November 2026 (Sun)
Time: 17:05
Venue: House 4, Broadway Cinematheque
Date: 7 November 2026 (Sat)
Time: 13:15
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Director: Paolo Virzì
Cast: Valerio Mastandrea, Galatea Bellugi, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Synopsis:
In an isolated Tuscan valley, Adriano, a 50-year-old man haunted by a troubled past, lives alone in the renovated stables of a crumbling villa. His isolation is abruptly challenged when a group of young idealists takes over the neighboring villa, hoping to restore its abandoned vineyards. As Adriano tries to drive away these uninvited guests, their stubborn hope begins to crack his defenses, and a quiet understanding between two generations takes root amidst the soil and vines.
Nastri d’Argento Awards: Best Actor
Rome Film Festival
Date: 1 November 2026 (Sun)
Time: 19:05
Venue: House 4, Broadway Cinematheque
Date: 7 November 2026 (Sat)
Time: 15:20
Venue: House 1, Broadway Cinematheque
Director: Francesco Sossai
Cast: Sergio Romano, Pierpaolo Capovilla, Filippo Scotti
Synopsis:
Carlobianchi and Doriano, two broke, heavy-drinking 50-somethings, get completely drunk on their way to meet an old friend. They cross paths with Giulio, a shy architecture graduate adrift in life. What starts as “one final drink” quickly spirals into a chaotic road trip across the Venetian plains. Packed with bad advice, reckless accidents, and brutal hangovers, this unexpected friendship threatens to throw the young man’s future completely off track.
Cannes Film Festival – Un Certain Regard
David di Donatello Awards: Eight Awards, including Best Film
