ST ALi. Italian Film Festival

The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival returns to Lygon Street (Melbourne's very own "Little Italy") this September - October with contemporary drama, comedy, documentaries and retrospectives. Join us on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia! 

In 1949, the Italian city of Naples lies in ruins after the devastation of WWII. Amidst the poverty and rubble-strewn streets of the city, two children, Carmine and Celestina (newcomers Antonio Guerra and Dea Lanzaro), try to survive as best they can by h ... more

Award-winning filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek returns with this Italian box office hit, a joyous and touching tribute to the costume designers ... more

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