The annual week-long celebration showcasing the best of Italian cinema and culture is back in Hollywood for the 11th year on the eve of the Oscars with many World and U.S. premieres, and a star-studded array of Italian, Italian-American and international artists. The Festival highlights Italy’s creativity and enduring contributions to the performing arts and creates a bridge between Hollywood and Italy’s showbiz communities.
2016 Highlights
DANIELE LUCHETTI’s “Call me Francesco” (2015)
on the life of Pope Francis will have its US premiere screening at the Festival’s opening night
Legendary director ETTORE SCOLA will be remembered “A Special Day” (1977) will open the Festival on Sun Feb 21.
Composer ENNIO MORRICONE and filmmaker MARIO MARTONE will be honored with several special screenings
