Monthly Program

In January 2021, we at ICFF launched an all-new online membership program for the fi rst time ever called, the ICFF at Home Monthly Program. The membership was available Canada-wide for 8 months, reaching our fellow Italian-Canadians from coast-to-coast!

The program offered a new fi lm EVERY month, giving members access to the latest contemporary Italian fi lms alongside a vast selection of extra content including, but not limited to: documentaries, additional fi lms, virtual events, short fi lms, exclusive interviews with actors/directors, extra special content and much more.

LINE-UP | MONTHLY SCREENING

LA STOFFA DEI SOGNI

THE STUFF OF DREAMS

Director: Gianfranco Cabiddu Genre: Comedy-Drama On-line Screening Dates: May 16th - May 26th, 2021

LA SECONDA PATRIA

ANOTHER HOMELAND

Director: Paolo Quaregna Genre: Documentary On-line Screening Dates: May 30th - June 8th, 2021

COSA SARÀ

EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

Director: Francesco Bruni Genre: Drama On-line Screening Dates: Apr. 4th - Apr. 14th, 2021

EXTRA CONTENT

PETRA PETRA

Director: Maria Sole Tognazzi Genre: Drama-Crime On-line Screening Dates: March 8th - March 18th, 2021

7 ORE PER FARTI INNAMORARE

7 HOURS TO WIN YOUR HEART

Director: Gianpaolo Morelli Genre: Romantic Comedy On-line Screening Dates: Feb. 14th - Feb. 23rd, 2021

IL PRIMO NATALE

ONCE UPON A TIME IN BETHLEHEM

Director: Salvatore Ficarra e Valentino Picone Genre: Comedy On-line Screening Dates: Jan. 24th - Feb. 2nd, 2021

A FISH OUT OF WATER

A FISH OUT OF WATER

Director: Riccardo Vencato, Stefano Pellizzaro Genre: Documentary On-line Screening Dates: Jan. 24th - Sept. 1st, 2021

ODIO L’ESTATE

I HATE SUMMER

Director: Massimo Venier Genre: Comedy On-line Screening Dates: Jan. 24th - Sept. 1st, 2021

COSA SARÀ

EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

PETRA PETRA

ITALY | 2020 | ITA | ENG & FRE SUBS | 101 MIN | DRAMA

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Palomar, Vision Distribution, with the Contribution of the Minister of Culture CAST: Kim Rossi Stuart, Lorenza Indovina, Barbara Ronchi DIRECTOR: Francesco Bruni

Bruno Salvati is a struggling film director, recently divorced from his ex-wife Anna, and with two children, Adele and Tito, with whom he doesn’t have a strong relationship and struggles to be the present and reliable father figure they wish he was. Following some routine medical exams, Bruno is diagnosed with a form of leukemia. He immediately seeks expert advice from a competent and strong hematologist, who helps him in his journey through cancer. The first fundamental step is to find a compatible stem cell donor, however, after several unsuccessful trials, Bruno starts fearing for the worst. In spite of that, one day his father, Umberto, reveals a secret that might save his life.

ITALY | 2020 | ITA | ENG SUBS | 1 EPISODE, 85 MIN | DRAMA-CRIME

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Bartlebyfilm, Cattleya, Sky, ITV Studios CAST: Paola Cortellesi, Andrea Pennacchi, Diego Ribon DIRECTOR: Maria Sole Tognazzi

After two failed marriages and finally free from sentimental ties Petra Delicato, Genoa’s Police Inspector, is searching for her place in the world. In the midst of her job in the old archives, Petra finds herself thrown to the front lines to solve mysterious murder cases alongside the deputy inspector Antonio Monte, a wise and old-fashioned Police Officer close to retirement. Petra’s frankness, direct ways, and her pungent but witty irony will characterize her work in the police force and her relationship with Antonio. Despite their numerous differences in character the relationship will build into not only a strong professional affinity, but also a sincere friendship.

LA STOFFA DEI SOGNI

THE STUFF OF DREAMS

ITALY | 2016 | ITA | ENG & FRE SUBS | 70 MIN | COMEDY-DRAMA

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Paco Cinematografica CAST: Sergio Rubini, Ennio Fantastichini, Gaia Bellugi DIRECTOR: Gianfranco Cabiddu

The Stuff of Dreams recounts the vicissitudes of a modest theatrical troupe castaway off the coast of a remote Mediterranean island together with dangerous members of the Camorra. From this premise develops a comedy full of coup de théâtre, inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Eduardo De Filippo’s Neapolitan translation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, all set amongst the pristine scenery of the island of

Asinara. The core of the story is the universal theatre: through the sequence of events involving the theatre company, suddenly growing in number with the “abusive” entrance of the ferocious Camorristi, its most profound narrative comes to light, drawing upon the universal themes of love, crime, revenge, redemption and forgiveness.

LA SECONDA PATRIA

ANOTHER HOMELAND

ITALY, CANADA | 2019 | ITA & FRE | ENG SUBS | 80 MIN | DOCUMENTARY

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Ilapalma-Dreamfilm, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Avocado Pictures, supported by MiBACT, Canada Media Fund CAST: Johnny Stea, Florent Vollant, Paul Tana DIRECTOR: Paolo Quaregna

Emigrating can also turn into an extraordinary adventure. Emigrants choose to leave their “bitter homeland” and find themselves in Quebec, a province that has always been open to accepting people from other countries. Men and women of courage and resilience, available to let themselves be invaded by a “nomadic spirit”. The film features exciting portraits of first and second generation Italian immigrants in Quebec. Champions of resilience, whose stories can give rise to useful reflections on the current theme of migration in the world. Also, in light of the fact that, since 2006, the number of Italian emigrants in the world is constantly growing again.

A FISH OUT OF WATER

A FISH OUT OF WATER

ITALY | 2019 | ITA | ENG SUBS | 61 MIN | DOCUMENTARY

PRODUCTION: Wannaboo Video Productions CAST: Lorenzo Cogo, Mikael Svensson CHEFS: Lorenzo Cogo, Mikael Svensson

Bacalà - A Fish Out of Water film began as an adventure on anthropology of food research where a successful young Italian chef was determined to discover the origin of one of the most iconic Italian food recipes - dried codfish, also known as Bacalà. The value of a recipe is not just about the taste. It is not just about the ingredients used to make it. Its focal point is also the importance of what happens along the way; who we meet, what we learn.

Lorenzo is one of the youngest Italian chefs to have received a Michelin star. He comes from a family tradition of chefs and he is known for his intuitive cuisine based on his creative art and the respect for raw materials.

ODIO L'ESTATE

I HATE SUMMER

ITALY | 2020 | ITA | ENG SUBS | 105 MIN | COMEDY

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Agidi, Vision Distribution CAST: Aldo Baglio, Giacomo Poretti, Giovanni Storti DIRECTOR: Massimo Venier

Want to plan a perfect holiday? Remember to bring your dinghy and your dog, of course! On the other hand, accidentally booking the same house with two total strangers is not recommended. In the film Odio l’estate, famous Italian comedians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo leave for summer holidays as strangers, but soon cross paths despite their very different lives. An extremely organized and fussy man who is dealing with bankruptcy, a successful doctor struggling with a son going through a pre-adolescent crisis, and a hypochondriac with a dog named Brian and a passion for Massimo Raniero, meet coincidentally on a small island on the Italian coast sharing the same beach, the same sea and the same rented house. The clash between the three characters is inevitable and hilarious.

7 ORE PER FARTI INNAMORARE

7 HOURS TO WIN YOUR HEART

ITALY | 2020 | ITA | ENG SUBS | 104 MIN | ROMANTIC COMEDY

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: IIF - Lucisano Media Group, Vision Distribution, supported by MiBACT CAST: Giampaolo Morelli, Serena Rossi, Diana Del Bufalo DIRECTOR: Giampaolo Morelli

Giulio is an economics journalist, soon to be married to his fi ancé Giorgia. When Giorgia leaves him right before their wedding for his boss Alfonso, Giulio suddenly fi nds himself single, unemployed, and forced to reconsider his fi rm convictions about love. Desperate and determined to win back his fi ancé, Giulio decides to partake in dating classes for single men held by the stunning Valeria, a woman of determined character but disillusioned by love. There, Giulio and Valeria team up with the goal of getting Giorgia back in his arms, but in the process one of them will have to change their outlook on love.

IL PRIMO NATALE

ONCE UPON A TIME IN BETHLEHEM

ITALY, MOROCCO | 2019 | ITA | ENG SUBS | 105 MIN | COMEDY, FANTASY

PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION: Tramp Ltd., Medusa Film CAST: Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Massimo Popolizio DIRECTORS: Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone

In a small Sicilian town in 2019, a local church organizes a nativity scene. At the helm of the operation is Valentino, a straight-laced, traditionalist priest who typically prays fi rst and acts later. Playing St. Joseph in the nativity scene is Salvo, a bumbling, selfi sh thief who hopes to steal the statue of the infant Jesus and sell it for a fortune. When Salvo fi nally makes his move, he is pursued by Valentino into the marshlands. The two come out of the grasses, fi nding themselves in the middle of the Palestinian desert at the time of Jesus’ birth. After being detained by Roman soldiers, the two realize they must work together and fi nd the Virgin Mary, their only hope is a miracle that will bring them back home.