The Italian Film Festival begins this week, Thursday, September 20, at Sottile Theatre.

The Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival has established itself over the last six years as an increasingly popular event of the academic year. Charleston is one of the most prominent cultural centers in the southern United States, and it shares a common bond with Italy. The Italian influence on the establishment of Charleston as a primary tourist destination is particularly important due to the establishment over thirty years ago of the Spoleto Festival USA as a cultural exchange between due mondi. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Giovanna DeLuca (Associate Professor of Italian and Film Studies) as well as teh generous support of dozens of sponsors, this year’s festival is the biggest and best so far. The festival begins at 6:00pm with an opening night reception. Join us at Sottile Theatre, the only 35mm venue in Charleston. Click here for more details.