2026 Italian Contemporary Film Series

Join us at the Italian Cultural & Community Center for the latest in Italian cinema. All films will be screened in original Italian with English subtitles.

Tickets to each film are sold individually and cost $10 for ICCC Members and $15 for General Admission. A limited number of tickets are also available at the door. All sales are final.

Several years after the death of his wife, single father Pietro finds love again with Chiara. As their relationship grows more serious, Pietro’s daughter commits an act of unthinkable violence that will test the bounds of paternal love and forgiveness.

This biopic traces the life of renowned Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda in three vignettes: the unexpected arrival of her mother from Nuoro, the hours before winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the moment when a doctor looks into her eyes, searching for words that won’t hurt too much. Director Peter Marcias explores the relationship between women and literature, echoing the contemporary struggle for female expression and recognition.

Cristi is a refugee in Rome, forced to flee her war-torn homeland of Ukraine. Anna is dealing with her own chronic health issues while at odds with her family. Their chance encounter becomes an unpredictable and intense dive into freedom, as well as a cherished and profound friendship.

Based on a true story, this emotional drama from award-winning Neapolitan director Antonio Capuano follows the separation of Marta and Guido and their custody battle over their eight-year-old son, Andrea. Impeccable cinematography captures the fragility of the human experience with profound compassion.

Secret lovers Lea and Rocco find their relationship taking a dark turn as Lea becomes obsessive, inserting herself into Rocco's daily life. The directorial debut of accomplished screenwriter Ludovica Rampoldi, this dark comedy tenderly examines human relationships marked by desires, doubts, and unfulfilled passions.

The Italian Contemporary Film Series is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

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