“Italian Inspirations” is a series of eight encounters in which a prominent British or UK-based author talks about an Italian writer – either classic or contemporary – whose work they especially admire. Curated and moderated by Boyd Tonkin, each event will take the shape of an informal conversation about the ways in which writers read, and respond to, their great…
Cinema Made in Italy returns to Ciné Lumière from 1 – 5 March 2017. This 7th edition of the festival brings a brand new array of cinematic delights, with an alluring line-up of recent Italian productions, including Q&A sessions with the film-makers. The five-day annual event is organised by Istituto Luce Cinecittà, in collaboration with Ciné Lumière and with the…
A summer of events and films at the Italian Cultural Institute and Riverside studios in London, here a short list of movies you can watch this summer. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 THE HUMAN CARGO, by Daniele Vicari – Raindance Film Festival – Italian films selection In 1991, the cargo ship Vlora made port in Albania. 50,000 desperate Albanians descended on…
Ciao amici! Following the success of our previous parties, join us for another evening of Italian culture at our favourite venue. Relax with an aperitivo Spritz and enjoy tasty homemade Italian food while you listen and sing Italian songs. This will be followed by a special raffle to win a free Italian language course. Come along to our Italian social event…
Italian Cultural Institute,London THURSDAY APRIL 3, 6.30pm Giacomo Leopardi’s poem is not just a text of extraordinary depth, strong philosophical ideas and new discoveries and interpretations to come. It is also and above all a system of sound combinations whose origin goes back to Petrarca’s style and influence; indeed the letters and syllables give rise to a song which is…
Raindance Film Festival: Presenting the most promising new filmmakers The Raindance Film Festival will take place from the 25th September – 6th October 2013 in central London (Piccadilly Circus), screening 100 feature films and over 150 short films. Italian film: ARIANNA Arianna is preparing to ring in the new year, but the New Year’s Even might not only be the end…
Più di 70 persone si sono unite al secondo ITALIAN SOCIAL PARTY per cantare, divertirsi, vincere premi e conoscere nuovi amici Grazie a tutti e complimenti ai fratelli Mauriello, Elena, il gruppo del maestro Serenelli e lo staff di Spaghetti House. Ci vediamo a ottobre! Antonio & Giuseppe
Ciao amici, The Italian social party is back on the 20th of June! Let’s practice Italian together while enjoying a glass of wine with a slice of pizza and you can win a free Italian course at the Italian Cultural Institute!!! Come along to our Italian social event in Goodge St, a wonderful opportunity to socialise with other Italian speakers.…
L’illuminazione dei grattacieli a Canary Wharf, rende uno dei due principali centri finanziari di Londra un posto con un’ atmosfera magica, il posto ideale per l’istallazione “Voyage” di Aether & Hemera una flotta di 300 barchette che sulle onde del Tamigi si accendono creando effetti luminosi, pattern geometrici, onde di colore in movimento.Tra le mille luci di Natale impossibile…
In Italian “giallo” means yellow. Giallo might be a lemon, the colour of a jumper and even a pair of trousers. But what would you think if you heard the phrase mi piacciono i gialli? or guardo un giallo or leggo molto i gialli. Because in Italian”giallo” is also a noun. We refer to a thriller book, movie or a…
