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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
 Marcello Mastroianni stars in director Pietro
Germi's wickedly funny classic
as a decadent Sicilian aristocrat who is bored with life, and much more so
with his wife (Daniela Rocca). Ferdinando's roving eye settles on his beautiful
16-year-old cousin (Stefania Sandrelli), and coveting her purity and innocence,
he sets out to change spouses. Italian law won't allow a divorce, but our amoral
protagonist observes that authorities are lenient toward husbands who kill
unfaithful wives in matters of "honor." And so he decides his first step is
to find his wife a lover. Winner of an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay,
this terrifically entertaining satire also earned a "Best Actor" Oscar nomination
for Mastroianni, and it remained one of his greatest roles. Shown in a new
35mm print. In Italian with English subtitles. With Leopoldo
Trieste. Writers: Ennio De Concini, Pietro Germi, Alfredo Giannetti. Director:
Pietro Germi.
(Italy 1961) 105 min.
From August 12 to August 14 - Show time
Co-presented by Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
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 Mark your calendar!
Meet and network with local Italian language and culture lovers at our monthly Social Mixer.
This month we meet at Ristorante Frantoio in Mill Valley. www.frantoio.com
Parleremo italiano all'evento.
This is an adults-only event.
Sunday, 31 August 2008,
6:00 — 10:00 pm
Please click here for directions and RSVP
Space is limited
Grazie e ci vediamo al ristorante!
Sponsored by Marin Italians
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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 |
 The Nina, a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship, will be docked in San Rafael Aug. 14-21.
Moored at the Loch Lomond Yacht Club at 110 Loch Lomond Drive, the boat will be open daily for self-guided tours.
Built by hand and used in the film "1492," the ship has been called the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built, according to Archaeology magazine.
The ship is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students. Children under 4 are admitted free.
For more info: www.lochlomondyachtclub.com
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008 |
 La Sconisciuta now playing at the Rafael at 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael.
The latest movie from Italian filmaker Giuseppe Tornatore (Acadamy Award for Best Foreign Language Film with Cinema Paradiso) La Sconosciuta (The Unknown Woman) is
a taut thriller starring Xenia Rappoport as a mysterious young Russian woman
who insinuates herself into the lives of an affluent Italian family, leading
the demons of her past to their doorstep. Taking a job as a domestic and bonding
with the couple’s fragile young daughter, the enigmatic Irena begins to expose
details of her traumatic and tortured history. Tornatore unfolds his story
as an intricately constructed jigsaw puzzle, weaving a stylish, suspenseful
and even shocking tale of cruelty, deceit and spiritual redemption.
Winner
of five David di Donatello Awards (Italy’s version of the Oscar), for Best
Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography and Best Score, The
Unknown Woman was also Italy’s submission this year for Academy Award consideration.
Recommended for mature audiences.
In Italian with English subtitles. With
Michele Placido, Claudia Gerini, Pierfrancesco Favino, Margherita Buy. Music:
Ennio Morricone. Camera: Fabio Zamarion. Writer/Director: Giuseppe Tornatore. (Italy
2007) 118 min.
From July 30 to August 7 - Show time
For more information visit the Official
Site.
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Wednesday, 09 July 2008 |
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 Don't miss the hit revival of 2007:
Mafioso on the big screen in glorious black and white!
Thursday, July 10, 9:15
Meet at entrance at 9pm
The Cerrito Speakeasy Theater
10070 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Admission: $9
Map
Presented by Prof. Laura Ruberto (Berkeley City College) anc Mondo Bambini
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Saturday, 28 June 2008 |
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 Meet and network with local Italian language and culture lovers at our monthly social meetup.
This month we meet at Ristorante Frantoio.
Parleremo italiano all'evento.
This is an adults-only event.
Date: Sunday, 29 June 2008, 18:00 — 22:00
Please click here for directions and RSVP
Space is limited
Grazie e ci vediamo al ristorante!
Sponsored by Marin Italians
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