San Francisco Film Society celebrates Italy’s freshest film offerings in the New Italian Cinema series at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema. Films new and old from director Ferzan Ozpetek begin the weeklong festival, which focuses on a diverse group of work from some of Italy’s most gifted filmmakers, many appearing in person. Opening Night is Ozpetek’s most recent, ‘Loose Cannons,’ which precedes a party at Cigar Bar & Grill, 850 Montgomery Street. More at sffs.org.
San Francisco Film Society’s New Italian Cinema series wraps up this week at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema. Upcoming films include Giuseppe Capatondi’s thriller ‘The Double Hour’ and Luis Prieto’s heartfelt drama, ‘I Am Glad You Are Here’ (pictured). The Closing Night film is Paolo Virzì’s ‘The First Beautiful Thing’ with a reception at Fior d’Italia, 2237 Mason Street. More at sffs.org.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
'When in Rome,' or outside it: NIC offers fresh voices, new locations.
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