







A film director gathers his favorite actresses for inspiration, writing a script set in 1970s Rome, where sisters run a fashion house. Tensions rise when they're asked to design costumes for a period film. Ferzan Ozpetek’s lush, heartfelt drama is his most accomplished work to date.
Sunday 04.05.25 | 04.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Since her birth in 1950 in Naples, the beautiful Parthenope has captivated those around her while searching for her place in the world. Paolo Sorrentino delivers his signature cinematic style, blending nostalgia and reflection on freedom, Italy, and love in a love letter to his hometown.
Monday 05.05.25 | 05.05.25 20:30 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
In 1860, Garibaldi's Expedition of the Thousand aimed to unify Italy. Colonel Orsini, struggling with Sicilian customs, is sent on a suicide mission. With Toni Servillo's powerful performance, Roberto Andò crafts a captivating and epic work.
Tuesday 06.05.25 | 06.05.25 20:30 | Cinematheque 3 | Cinematheque 3 |
Pietro, a respected teacher, and Teresa, his former student, have an illicit affair. After a quarrel, they make a pact to reveal a life-ruining secret. Years later, Pietro's successful life is haunted by the pact. Daniele Luchetti adapts Domenico Starnone’s novel into a sophisticated suspense drama.
Wednesday 07.05.25 | 07.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Born with a birthmark covering half her face, Rebecca’s mother’s shame isolates her. As she grows, Rebecca defies her mother and discovers a talent for music, changing her life. Marco Bellocchio's script and Marco Tullio Giordana's direction explore family tension and themes of growth and self-realization.
Thursday 08.05.25 | 08.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
In 1944, in the Italian Alps, shy Pietro falls for Lucia, disrupting life in the small town of Vermiglio. Maura Delpero’s award-winning melodrama explores social bonds and community strength, with a lyrical pace and attention to seasonal change, making it one of the year’s standout films.
Saturday 10.05.25 | 10.05.25 21:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Piero and Lara's first date is filled with good food, wine, and the inner voices of ego, anxieties, and emotions. Paolo Genovese, director of Perfect Strangers, returns with a sharp, one-location romantic comedy. Featuring a strong cast, it perfectly blends humor and tension.
Sunday 11.05.25 | 11.05.25 21:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Esposito, a petty thief, and Bottoni, the policeman chasing him, form an unexpected bond despite their opposing roles. Cops and Robbers blends neorealism with Italian social comedy, showcasing Totò in one of his greatest performances. A charming, ironic classic.
Monday 12.05.25 | 12.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Sandro and Marcella are a young couple in love. While Marcella's father is generous and encouraging, Sandro's father is meticulous and condescending. Mario Monicelli directs a heartfelt popular comedy and manages to sneak humorous irony into his protagonists' moralistic attitude.
Tuesday 13.05.25 | 13.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Tired of aristocratic life, Marquis Onofrio swaps places with his coarse lookalike, Gasperino. Their role reversal sparks comic and dramatic chaos. Monicelli's witty film blends humor with a sharp social critique of power, privilege, and the absurdity of fate.
Wednesday 14.05.25 | 14.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 2 | Cinematheque 2 |
Best friends Pepe and Mario aren’t criminal masterminds, but Pepe believes their big heist will make them rich. With a group of clueless crooks, they try to dig a tunnel to a safe—but none of them know how. Monicelli’s classic is a sharp social satire, blending crime and comedy to explore masculinity’s flaws.
Thursday 15.05.25 | 15.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Glpia and Umberto are old friends. She’s an actress. He’s a swindler. And then there is Lello, a skilled pickpocket. On New Year’s Eve, the three will experience innumerable adventures at Rome’s various parties, restaurants, and even the famous Trevi Fountain.
Friday 16.05.25 | 16.05.25 16:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
Set during WWI on the Austro-Hungarian front, Giovanni and Oreste, two unwilling soldiers, try to avoid their duties. As the war escalates, they find themselves behind enemy lines, testing their morals. Monicelli blends comedy and compassion, creating a timeless pacifist classic.
Sunday 18.05.25 | 18.05.25 18:00 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |
An Italian officer only finds pleasure and gratification with women in life-threatening situations. Featuring a charismatic performance by the great Marcello Mastroianni, Casanova '70 is a sexy, witty, and charming comedy.
Monday 19.05.25 | 19.05.25 20:30 | Cinematheque 1 | Cinematheque 1 |