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15 – 18 November 2024
SEOUL
From November 15 to 18, Cinecube in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, will host the first Korean edition of Italian Screens, showcasing the latest in Italian cinema.
This year’s Italian Screens introduces Korean audiences and film professionals to acclaimed Italian filmmakers and recent releases, highlighting the excellence of Italian cinema and fostering co-production opportunities. The event also promotes incentives for filmmakers considering Italy as a filming location and facilitates industry networking.
The 2024 Italian Screens selection includes four films, from recent Italian hits to renowned classics, offering a diverse showcase of Italian storytelling.
The opening film, There’s Still Tomorrow, directed by Paola Cortellesi, has already sold out. Cortellesi, a celebrated comedian, actress, and screenwriter, debuts as a director with this film, now Italy’s highest-grossing film by a female filmmaker. Set in 1946, this neo-realistic, black-and-white comedy-drama follows a woman’s transformative journey in a patriarchal society.
On November 16, Gloria!, directed by actress and singer Margherita Vicario, will be screened. Set in an 1800s Venetian convent, this musical film celebrates female artistry and resilience, telling the story of Teresa, a young girl who discovers a piano and bonds with other girls through nightly musical sessions. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Vicario, combines pop, jazz, and classical music. Gloria! was also selected in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.
On November 17, Marco Bellocchio’s Kidnapped will be shown. Based on a true story from the 19th century, the film recounts the abduction of a Jewish boy by the Catholic Church after a secret baptism, exploring themes of faith and authority with Bellocchio’s operatic touch. Kidnapped was selected for competition at the Cannes International Film Festival.
The festival will close on November 18 with 8 1/2 by Federico Fellini, commemorating the 100th birthday of its star, Marcello Mastroianni. This special screening of the 4K digitally restored version celebrates Korean audiences’ enduring fascination with Fellini’s cinematic legacy.