An epic Italian film festival is bringing unforgettable screenings to Cork
Brought to you by the N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival.
Get ready for a cinematic treat.
Cork’s Arc Cinema is set to showcase a stunning selection of Italian films at the end of the month. Featuring celebrated directors like Paolo Sorrentino and Ferzan Özpetek, alongside exciting new voices like Pilar Fogliati, this lineup promises a truly ‘molto bene’ experience.
Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth N.I.C.E Italian Film Festival will take place from March 27th to April 6th, 2025.
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A captivating selection will be shown in Cork, Dublin, Galway, and Limerick this year, with ten films and 22 screenings, many dedicated to the complexities of female characters, exploring the balance between self-representation and external portrayal.
Ones to watch
Pilar Fogliati’s “Romantiche” explores the lives of four women on paths to self-discovery, while Margherita Vicario’s “Gloria!” transports viewers to 18th-century Venice, showcasing a young musician’s rebellion. Ferzan Özpetek’s “Diamanti” offers a glimpse into a 1970s Roman tailoring shop and the lives of its 18 female employees.
‘Diamanti’
Adding to the festival’s rich tapestry are films set against historical backdrops. Paolo Sorrentino’s “Parthenope” is a love letter to Naples, while Cristina Comencini’s “Il treno dei bambini” depicts post-WWII Italy through the eyes of children. “L’abbaglio” by Davide Ferrario brings 19th-century Sicily to life, telling the story of an unconventional group fighting for Garibaldi.
A very different theme is explored in the documentary “Real”, directed by Adele Tulli, which reflects on what it means to be human in the digital age.
‘Real’
Meanwhile,“Familia”, by Francesco Costabile, is a story about domestic violence and the attempt to rise above it. Winner of several international awards, the film blends genres, ranging from thriller to social drama.
All films will be screened in Italian with English subtitles.
The dates and venues are:
• Limerick 27-29 March | TUS Millennium Theatre
• Dublin 3-6 April | Opening Night Gala at Odeon Cinema, Regular Screening at Light House Cinema
• Cork 4-6 April | The Arc Cinema
• Galway 4-6 April | EYE Cinema
To check out the full programme, visit nicefestival.org. Cork screenings will take place at The Arc Cinema on North Main Street, Cork City Centre and tickets are €12.50 adults / €10.50 senior.
