LUNEDÌ AL CINEMA Screening of the film “Siccità” / “Dry” by Paolo Virzì (2022) – ITA SUB ENG
The November programme of “Lunedì al cinema” opens on November 3 with the screening of “Siccità” / “Dry” (124′) (2022) by Paolo Virzì. Rome, Italy. The drought has been parching the city for three years now, and the lack of water has changed everybody’s life. While strict rules add to people’s misery, odd characters roam […]
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CIFF CORK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – 70TH EDITION
The prestigious Cork International Film Festival, now in its 70th edition, returns to the theatres of the Irish city from November 6 to November 16 with a wide selection of films from all over the world. The Italian Institute of Culture is pleased to support the participation of the Italian films “Un Anno di Scuola” / […]
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TERRINONI IN DUBLIN – Book launch of “Leggere libri non serve. Sette brevi lezioni di letteratura”
On Wednesday November 12 at 6.30 pm (tbc), Professor Enrico Terrinoni will be at the Institute to present his latest book, “Leggere libri non serve. Sette brevi lezioni di letteratura” (Bompiani, 2025), in conversation with Enrica Ferrara. In the age of artificial intelligence, when emotions are flattened onto a screen, literature retains a rare superpower: […]
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ITALIAN FUSION FESTIVAL 2025 – Jazz edition
The eighth edition of the Italian Fusion Festival will take place on Saturday November 15 2025 from 6 pm at the United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. Celebrating the fusion of Italian creativity and Irish culture through music, film, visual art, and gastronomy, this year’s “Jazz Edition” highlights the unifying power of improvisation — a musical metaphor […]
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LUNEDÌ AL CINEMA Screening of the film “Il Signore delle Formiche” / “The Lord of the Ants” by Gianni Amelio (2022) – ITA SUB ENG
On Monday November 17, we will screen the film “Il Signore delle Formiche” / “The Lord of the Ants” by Gianni Amelio (130′, 2022). Drawing inspiration from true events, the film tells the story of playwright and poet Aldo Braibanti, sentenced to nine years in prison after he was found guilty of “plagio”. That is, […]
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#THINKLANGUAGES WEEK 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture – Event for schools only
#ThinkLanguages Week is an initiative promoted by Languages Connect directed to Transition Year (TY) students from Irish schools. The aims of #ThinkLanguages Week are to: Celebrate languages together in schools, universities and organisations on a national level Support teachers to create space in the school calendar to showcase languages and what they offer beyond the […]
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STORYLINES EUROPE 2025 – EUNIC EUROPEAN LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Storylines Europe launches in 2025 as a new annual celebration of European writing and thought, presented by EUNIC Ireland in cooperation with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland and supported by the participating embassies and cultural institutes. Taking place on Saturday November 22 at Europe House, Dublin, this one-day festival brings together authors and translators from nine European […]
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