Iaia Forte

Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.

Dir. Paolo Sorrentino · With Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli

In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.

Dir. Mario Martone · With Toni Servillo, Maria Nazionale, Cristiana Dell'Anna

Inspired by the work of Italian underground comic book prodigy Andrea Pazienza, "Paz!" is a 24-hour slice of life of a group of university students sharing a flat in 1970s Bologna, grappling with drugs, classes, girls and half-hearted political activism.

Dir. Renato De Maria · With Claudio Santamaria, Flavio Pistilli, Max Mazzotta

Heartbroken that their children no longer want to spend time with them, two parents fake an inheritance to bring the family together for Christmas.

Dir. Giovanni Bognetti · With Christian De Sica, Angela Finocchiaro, Dharma Mangia Woods

In 19th-century Italy, Giacomo Leopardi channels his debilitating illness and isolation into poetry.

Dir. Mario Martone · With Elio Germano, Michele Riondino, Massimo Popolizio

Matteo is a young successful businessman, audacious, charming and energetic. Ettore instead, is a calm, righteous, second grade teacher always living in the shadows, still in the small town from where both come from. They’re brothers but with two very different personalities. A dramatic event will force them to live together in Rome for a few months, bringing up the opportunity to face their differences with sympathy and tenderness, in a climax of fear and euphoria.

Dir. Valeria Golino · With Riccardo Scamarcio, Valerio Mastandrea, Isabella Ferrari

Mirea is about to be 18 years old, and her family is prepearing a big party for her. Teresa, Mirea's mother, wants to gain notoriety, so begins to spend recklessy for the celebration. When the day finally comes, an unexpected death puts it at risk.

Dir. Vincenzo Salemme · With Vincenzo Salemme, Massimiliano Gallo, Tosca D'Aquino

Peppino, a retired hitman for the Camorra, has now fully passed on his job and know-how to his single son, Nino. But when Nino is brutally assassinated, the old man is back in business to take revenge. Aside his everlasting love Rita and his longtime henchman Totò, Peppino will go to any lengths, even if it means bringing the Camorra down.

Dir. Igort · With Toni Servillo, Valeria Golino, Carlo Buccirosso