Italian Film Series
Bringing Contemporary Italian Film to the U.S.
Italian Film Series is back and going strong! Thank you to all who’ve attended our films and told their friends.
On August 27th 2023, Italian Film Series premiered our first movie in three years! It was a huge success as we welcomed old friends and made new ones. Most importantly, we were pleased and proud to introduce our partnership with Frank DiMino Casa Italiana at Nazareth University. We cannot say thank you enough to Nazareth University for their generous support and the use of the Nazareth Arts Center Peace Theater—our beautiful new home that made the return of Italian Film Series possible.
The University’s commitment and support of Italian Film Series means a lot to us. We will continue to showcase the best of Italian cinema—films in Italian language with English subtitles that promote Italian culture and heritage.
So, please continue to join us monthly for a great film and great fellowship with fellow film afficionados. And remember, film sponsorships and ticket sales make these wonderful movies possible. Please continue to invite your friends to attend and sponsor (and join us for dinner after showings)!
If you can spare an hour or two a month, we need a new volunteer or two to help with planning for future movies, poster distribution and set-up for dinner. Contact Paul H. Bush at paul@rochesterresume.com.
Thank you!
Showing on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, 4:00 PM
Peace Theater at Nazareth University Arts Center, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Free parking.
La Guerra Dei Nonni (The War of the Grandfathers)
In Italian with English subtitles.
Gerri is a caring and attentive grandfather. He lives with his daughter’s family, helping around the house and taking care of his beloved grandchildren. This idyllic family balance is broken when Grandpa Tom returns to Italy to spend time with his grandchildren after years of living abroad. Exuberant and boisterous, Grandpa Tom is ready to break every rule established by Grandpa Gerri in order to fulfill the children’s wishes and win their love. The clash between Gerri and Tom will create a heated competition, leading to a series of hilarious challenges between grandparents, with no holds barred…and plenty of plot twists.
Please join us for this lighthearted twist on experiences so many of us have had. This film promises to be a crowd pleaser and, perhaps, a good precursor to family celebrations this Easter weekend.
Directed by: Gianluca Ansanelli
Screenplay: Gianluca Ansanelli and Tito Buffulini
Released: November 30, 2023
Length: 96 minutes
ABOUT GIANLUCA ANSANELLI. La Guerra Dei Nonni is the director’s fourth film. His other films include The Last Beach (2012), Too Neapolitan (2016) and Benvenuti in Casa Esposito (2021). The film stars Vincenzo Salemme and Max Tortora in the roles of two very different grandparents. Salemme and Ansanelli collaborated on Con Tutto il Cuore (2021), a comedy-drama film directed by the first and scripted by the second.
Ticket prices: $15.00 advance purchase. $16.00 at the door. $12.50 for seniors, students and military advance purchase. $13.50 for seniors, students and military at the door. Casa Italiana members $7.50. Nazareth University students and faculty are free.
Advanced ticketing is strongly recommended for this event.
Round out the day by joining us after the film for a delightful Italian meal across the parking lot in the Frank DiMino Casa Italiana Building. Tickets are an additional $20. Dinner reservations close on the Thursday before the showing at 12:00 PM . Please do not wait until the last minute to confirm. We cannot guarantee that last-minute walk-ins can be accommodated for dinner as we must provide the caterer with a guest count three days in advance. Thank you for understanding.
Check back for our next movie scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 4:00 PM. Mark your calendar!
We look forward to welcoming our regulars and new friends. Please feel free to invite other people that would enjoy first-run Italian cinema. Please buy your tickets online in advance.
Thank you.
Our Sponsors
The Italian Film Series is a unique opportunity to explore contemporary stories through the eyes and insights of celebrated Italian filmmakers. The following sponsors are actively engaged in the success of the Italian Film Series. Thank you all so much for your support.