Cine Club - Reality by Matteo Garrone

Join us for an Italian cinema evening at our next Cine Club meeting on Friday, January 23rd!
We’ll be screening Reality by Matteo Garrone, a sharp and unsettling portrait of modern Italy through the lens of celebrity culture.

The film tells the story of Luciano, a charismatic fishmonger from Naples whose life unravels after he auditions for the reality TV show Big Brother. What begins as a lighthearted dream of fame soon spirals into obsession, blurring the lines between illusion and reality and exposing the seductive yet destructive power of television and consumer culture.

Come for a cinematic journey that questions identity, ambition, and the influence of media in shaping our desires, enriched by a discussion with teacher Barbara designed to deepen your understanding of the film, its cultural references, and contemporary Italian society.

The movie will be screened in Italian with English subtitles, making it accessible for all levels of language proficiency.

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