CineDante brings the splendour of Italian cinema to Christchurch.
Viewings are reserved for financial members of the Dante Society. Annual subscriptions can be paid on the night. All 2024 Dante Language Students are deemed to be financial members of the Dante Alighieri Society. CineDante is held at Kohinga: St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street. There is a car park behind the Centre in Caledonian Road. Come along to the Aperitivo Dante and enjoy a glass of wine and a chat in Italian (or English) before the film. Aperitivo Dante begins at 7pm with the film beginning at 7.30pm. There is no charge for CineDante but a gold coin koha is requested for the evening. Film screenings are all subject to availability and may change due to circumstances beyond our control. All screenings will be confirmed on our website and in our monthly newsletter. |
Our CineDante has concluded for this year. Come back early next year for films we will show in 2025.
Meanwhile, don't forget about the Cinema Italiano Festival in September!
Meanwhile, don't forget about the Cinema Italiano Festival in September!
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
La prima cosa bella (The First Beautiful Thing)2010, Comedy-Drama. Directed by Paolo Virzì. Starring Valerio Mastandrea, Micaela Ramazzotti, Stefania Sandrelli
Summer 1971, Miss Pancaldi pageant, Livorno's highlight, held at its renowned beach resort. Anna winning "Most Beautiful Mom" sparks upheaval in the Michelucci family, setting off a series of tragicomic events. 30 years later, Bruno Michelucci, a discontented middle-aged literature teacher in Milan, reluctantly reconnects with dying mother Anna in Livorno. This reunion prompts reflection on family history, misunderstandings, and love. As Anna's vitality wanes against cancer, Bruno unravels long-held secrets, seeking reconciliation before it's too late. |