ST ALi. Italian Film Festival

Opening Date: Friday, 18 Sep 2026

OPENING NIGHT BRINDISI: Friday 18 September, 7:15pm arrivals for 7:30pm film Celebrate the opening night of the festival with a glass of prosecco or mocktail on arrival. Witty, romantic and smart, this film from beloved Italian satirist Pierfrancesco ‘ ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026

Pilar Fogliati (Somebody to Love IFF25), Adriano Giannini (Family Matters IFF24), and Valeria Golino (Fuori IFF25) star in this suspenseful and mischievous romance written and directed by acclaimed Italian screenwriter Ludovica Rampoldi (Gomorrah – the se ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026

Adapted from the 1929 novella by Giani Stuparich, this finely crafted coming-of-age drama follows an uprooted teenage girl who must navigate the challenges of growing up in a male-dominated world. September 2007. Exuberant and curious, Swedish 17-year-ol ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026

From acclaimed director Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness), this riveting drama about imperfect families based on the novel Siracusa by Delia Ephron follows two middle-class couples in crisis on a trip to Morocco. Carlo (Stefano Accorsi) and Eli ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026

From acclaimed director Isabel Coixet, THREE GOODBYES is a critically acclaimed, bittersweet romantic drama starring Alba Rohrwacher (La chimera IFF23) and Elio Germano (Sicilian Letters IFF25). After what seems like a trivial argument, couple Marta (Roh ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026

Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Pollino National Park, spanning the regions of Calabria and Basilicata, THE GREATER GOOD is a bittersweet comedy directed, co-written by and starring Rocco Papaleo (Somebody to Love, IFF25). Tour guide Biagio (P ... more

Opening Date: Sunday, 20 Sep 2026

Written and directed by Peter Marcias, ALMOST GRAZIA portrays her determination and perseverance to fight against prejudice, revealing the profound political resonance of her personal journey, and offering a profound reflection on the relationship between ... more

Opening Date: Sunday, 20 Sep 2026

Featuring stellar supporting performances from Margherita Buy and Laura Morante, this new comedy from Luca Lucini is a story of family, transformation, modern love, and self-discovery. Achille (Matteo Olivetti) and Stella (Martina Gatti) have been togeth ... more

Opening Date: Sunday, 20 Sep 2026

A box office smash hit in Italy, SEPARATE BEDS is a clever romantic comedy starring Edoardo Leo (Somebody to Love IFF25) and Claudia Pandolfi (also in The Greater Good). Alessandra (Pandolfi) and Valerio (Leo) could not be more different. Alessandra is a ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026

FASHION ON FILM EVENT SCREENING: Sunday 27 September, 3:45pm arrivals for 4:00pm film Enjoy a glass of Canella Mimosa on arrival before this special screening of insightful documentary Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion. A must watch for fashion l ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026

Directed by Elisa Amoruso (Sirley) and adapted for the screen by Ilaria Bernardini from her own novel, BELOVED tells an intimate story of maternity through two women from different worlds who are facing opposing fertility struggles. Nunzia (Tecla Insolia ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 Sep 2026

Starring Jasmine Trinca (Diamonds IFF25) and Filippo Timi (In the Mirror IFF24), this provocative erotic thriller is loosely inspired by sensational true events in 1960s Italy involving high-society couple the Marquises Casati-Stampa, Camillo and Anna. O ... more

Opening Date: Wednesday, 23 Sep 2026

Directed by and starring Fabio De Luigi (When Mum is Away...With the In-Laws IFF25) this tender romantic comedy about parenthood and making a fresh start explores what it means to fall in love after one has already built a family. Tommaso (De Luigi) is a ... more

Opening Date: Wednesday, 23 Sep 2026

Written and directed by Alessandro Aronadio (Ears, Still Time) and based on a true story chronicled in Serenella Antonazzi’s book Un tempo piccolo, FOR YOU is a moving drama about a father and son which celebrates the power of love that transcends time an ... more

Opening Date: Wednesday, 23 Sep 2026

Starring a splendid Anna Ferzetti (La Grazia IFF25) and based on Gaja Cenciarelli’s eponymous, autobiographical novel, CLASSMATES is an intergenerational dramatic comedy about the power of education, respect and community that sees the relationship betwee ... more

Opening Date: Thursday, 24 Sep 2026

Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani (A World Apart IFF24) sees two different sets of ideals collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sardinia. Efisio is a solitary shepherd who lives in the small hou ... more

Opening Date: Thursday, 24 Sep 2026

Written and directed by Margherita Spampinato in her feature film debut, this award-winning drama follows a young boy who discovers ancient mysteries, love and superstition when he is sent to spend his summer holidays with an aunt in Sicily. A lively, ch ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 26 Sep 2026

A compelling coming-of-age drama from Nunzia De Stefano, MALAVIA tells the story of a Neapolitan boy who uses music to try to make something of himself. Sasà, a thirteen-year-old boy from the outskirts of Naples, spends his days listening to rap music wi ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026

A magical family tale about the importance of imagination and kindness, INCANTO is the debut feature from writer/director Pier Paolo Paganelli. On his deathbed, Ludovico entrusts his ten-year-old daughter Margot to the housekeeper, Felicia (Vittoria Pucc ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026

Directed and co-written by Francesco Lagi, this Rome-set exploration of modern relationships features a stellar ensemble cast including Vanessa Scalera (Diamonds IFF25), Vinicio Marchioni (There's Still Tomorrow IFF24), Isabella Ragonese (Like Sheep ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026

Starring Matilda De Angelis (Fuori IFF25) and Stefano Accorsi (Diamonds IFF25), THE LESSON is a psychological thriller and legal drama from Stefano Mordini, based on the eponymous novel by Marco Franzoso, reflecting on truth, justice, duplicity and parano ... more

Opening Date: Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026

From Academy Award® winning director Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso, Ennio) and scored by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani (Life is Beautiful), this inspirational documentary delivers an intimate portrait of the life and career of Brunello Cucin ... more

Opening Date: Thursday, 1 Oct 2026

From director Davide Minnella, this biting ensemble comedic drama explores the blurred lines between entertainment and voyeurism and our relationship with the truth, in public and private. The Morettis, a close-knit, affluent Roman family, featuring pare ... more

Opening Date: Thursday, 1 Oct 2026

Starring Jasmine Trinca (Diamonds IFF25), this intense drama from Francesca Archibugi dives into a murky web of power, desire and lies in the European underworld. On the outskirts of Perugia, a young, beautiful girl (Angelina Andrei) is found in a ditch ... more

Opening Date: Friday, 2 Oct 2026

Written and directed by award-winning director Antonio Capuano, ANDREA’S ISLAND is a moving chamber drama about the legal battle waged by two parents over the custody of their only child. Marta (Teresa Saponangelo, also in For You) and Guido (Vinicio Mar ... more

Opening Date: Friday, 2 Oct 2026

Based on petty and absurd true events in his hometown, this documentary written and directed by Gianluca Matarrese tells a darkly comic and emotionally charged tale of an unhappy Southern Italian family on the verge of implosion. In a remote Calabrian vi ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 3 Oct 2026

Filmed with unprecedented access, LA SCALA: THE FORCE OF DESTINY is more than a behind the scenes chronicle. Beautifully capturing the remarkable endeavour of staging a major new production, it reveals the passion, apprehension and brilliance of these art ... more

Opening Date: Friday, 9 Oct 2026

Written, directed by and starring Monica Guerritore (Deceitful Love), this biopic tells the story of acclaimed Italian actress Anna Magnani (Bellissima, Mamma Roma, Rome, Open City), a woman who faced an adversity and fought it with dignity. Set during t ... more

Opening Date: Saturday, 10 Oct 2026

Directed by his son Toni D'Angelo, this touching documentary about Neapolitan singer/actor Nino D'Angelo explores the story of an artist who has crossed genres, stages, and generations, while remaining true to his roots. In the 1980s, Nino D'An ... more

Opening Date: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2026

In 2010 best friends Valerio De Simoni, Jamie Kenyon and Kris ‘Ted’ Davant embark on the adventure of a lifetime: a 50,000km quad bike journey across three continents to break a Guinness World Record while fundraising to combat global poverty. Valerio ke ... more

Opening Date: Thursday, 15 Oct 2026

Direct from competing In Competition at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, THE ECHO CHAMBER is a spellbinding romantic drama ... more