All about the 18th edition of the Rome Film Fest
The 18th edition of Festa del Cinema, Rome’s annual famed film festival, kicks off on October 18 and runs until October 29. The main event will be held at the iconic Auditorium Parco della Musica, transformed for the occasion with a sprawling red carpet. However, the festival will also extend to other evocative locations in the capital, such as MAXXI and Casa del Cinema.
Some previews of the 2023 edition of the Rome Film Festival
Anna Magnani is the protagonist of the official image of the eighteenth edition of the Rome Film Festival, paying homage to one of the greatest and most beloved actresses of Italian and international cinema who passed away fifty years ago.
Isabella Rossellini and Shigeru Umebayashi will be honored with the Career Achievement Award and will interact with the festival audience. Isabella Rossellini, a versatile and unconventional artist, will be celebrated for her creative talent through a public meeting and a retrospective of her works as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and actress. Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi will also be featured in a public meeting, offering festivalgoers the chance to rediscover cult films such as ‘In the Mood for Love.’
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Locations, programme, and awards
The festival will take over various locations in Rome, including Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone, Casa del Cinema, MAXXI, and more. The official selection of the Rome Film Festival 2023 includes different sections showcasing a diverse range of cinema.
- Progressive Cinema – Visioni per il Mondo di Domani (Visions for the World of Tomorrow): Featuring an international competition judged by experts awarding categories like Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and more.
- Freestyle: Showcasing works in various formats, including series, music videos, films, and video art.
- Grand Public: Featuring films intended for broad audiences, with highlights like Ozpetek’s new film “Nuovo Olimpo.”
- Special Screenings
- Best of 2023: Showcasing some of the best titles of the season from other international festivals.
- History of Cinema: Presenting restored masterpieces in tribute to Italian and international cinema icons.
In addition to these sections, special events like Alice nella Città, dedicated to youth and DreamWorks’ 25th-anniversary celebration, will offer exclusive film previews and exhibitions.
Opening Film
The festival will kick off with the film “C’È ANCORA DOMANI” directed by Paola Cortellesi, set in post-war Italy and featuring a captivating story against the backdrop of 1940s Rome.
Official Selection
18th Rome Film Festival
From October 18 – October 29 (2023 edition)
Main Venue
Auditorium Parco della Musica
Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30
