Week of the Italian Language in the World – “Lunedì al cinema” free screening Live of “Il giovane favoloso”
Live screening and commentary of the film “Il giovane favoloso”, directed by Mario Martone (145’) and dedicated to the life of poet Giacomo Leopardi. In Italian with English subtitles. Free entrance but booking is necessary.
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WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD – Student of Italian Day at the Institute of Culture
An open day dedicated to the students of Italian of our Institute, with free conversation classes, language board games, a series of films and documentaries in our cinema hall, complimentary italian breakfast, library tours, etc. Do not miss the events on Monday 17 October at the Italian Cultural Institute: 10.30 breakfast with friends. come and […]
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22nd WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD
XXII Week of the Italian language in the world October 17-23, 2022 L’ITALIANO E I GIOVANI: “Come, scusa? Non ti followo!” The “Week of the Italian Language in the World” is an initiative to promote the Italian language carried out by the cultural and diplomatic network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation […]
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Munster Maths and Science Family Fair: discovering Leonardo Fibonacci. Italian participation in the Fair – in collaboration with Italian Research Council
In the early 13th century, Leonardo Pisano, later known as Fibonacci, published his “Liber Abbaci”, introducing Indo-Arabic numerals and the first calculation algorithms essential to merchants of the era. Thus we can safely say he was the initiator of a cultural revolution comparable to the recent digital shift. The Italian Institute of Culture, in collaboration […]
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Show “Bros” by Romeo Castellucci. Within the Dublin Theatre Festival 2022
A few minutes before the show begins, each “actor” is given a police uniform and a headset device. When the curtain rises, the “actors” must meticulously carry out the orders they are given over the earphones. These commands are received individually. Each policeman learns his orders in real time. Each action is to be done […]
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Short Shorts from Europe Film Festival 2022 – A selection of European short films of ten member countries of EUNIC Ireland. In original language SUB ENG
Action, comedy, animation, drama – expect this and more from Short Shorts from Europe Film Festival – a selection of European short films of ten member countries of EUNIC Ireland. Let Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, and Spain entertain you with a variety of genres from contemporary, cutting-edge filmmakers. Cork International […]
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“Translatio sanctitatis” – The theft of relics in medieval Italy Encounter with Marco Papasidero (postdoctoral fellow at Turin University). In English
The theft of sacred relics in medieval Italy is the theme that Marco Papasidero will discuss during a meeting focused on “furtive translations”, the medieval stories that used to narrate the transfer of relics after their theft. Thanks to the study of historical contexts, narrative dynamics, literary themes and anthropological aspects, we will reconstruct the […]
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POLI-TECH STORIES: Online lesson “Renzo Piano” with prof. Federico Bucci (Politecnico di Milano)
The Politecnico di Milano meets the Italian Cultural Institute in Dublin. Through its teachers, the Polytechnic tells stories of polytechnic culture: stories of science, technology and creativity, of goals achieved by its great masters, of future visions. Born in Genoa in 1937 and graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in 1964, Renzo Piano […]
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Online guided tour “Florence Cathedral” – Discovering the masterpiece’s behind the scenes. With Artaway, in English
“Santa Maria del Fiore” is one of the largest churches in the world: Florence’s Cathedral. The monument is a testament to religion, faith, and worship but also to political ambition. The advancements in building and construction turned the architecture of the Middle Ages to become one of the Renaissance: the Modern Architecture. The Cathedral has […]
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“Voci di primavera” – Second edition of the Italian language choir lessons for children (6-12 years old)
By popular demand from families and children, the musical project “Voci di primavera“, the free singing lessons dedicated to children aged 6 to 12 at the Italian Cultural Institute, is back. Together we will discover traditional Italian songs with an eye on the upcoming Christmas celebrations. The lessons, in Italian, will be held by the […]
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