{"id":1513,"date":"2025-06-06T12:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T04:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krakenmae.com\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2025-06-08T12:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T04:37:40","slug":"the-italian-film-festival-at-sm-aura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krakenmae.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/the-italian-film-festival-at-sm-aura\/","title":{"rendered":"The Italian Film Festival 2025 at SM Aura"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Viva Italia! If you&#8217;ve always wanted to branch out of the familiar in terms of film viewing. The Italian Film Festival at SM Aura will give you a chance to get cultured for free! And in case you&#8217;re not able to catch the screenings on these days, you can get the Italian experience by visiting the special exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the official press release below for more details.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Taguig City, Philippines \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0The Italian Film Festival 2025 returns this year with a curated selection of acclaimed films that celebrate the charm, wit, and emotional depth of contemporary Italian cinema. The festival will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Cinema 2, SM Aura.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Manila, in partnership with the Philippine-Italian Association, the festival showcases three standout films that have made waves in Italy and beyond:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Enrico Piaggio: Vespa<\/strong> (2019)\u00a0by Umberto Marino \u2013 A biographical drama that explores the visionary legacy behind one of Italy\u2019s most iconic creations: the Vespa scooter.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Quasi Orfano<\/strong> (2022)\u00a0by Umberto Carteni \u2013 A sharp and hilarious comedy about family ties, ambition, and the chaos of identity, offering a fresh take on modern Italian relationships through the quirks of self-invention and the baggage we can never quite leave behind.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Momenti di Trascurabile Felicit\u00e0<\/strong>\u00a0(2019)\u00a0by Daniele Luchetti \u2013 A heartwarming, philosophical reflection on life\u2019s overlooked joys, blending humor and existential musings in a uniquely Italian way.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The opening film,\u00a0<strong>Enrico Piaggio: Vespa<\/strong>, will be screened by invitation only. Screenings of\u00a0<strong>Quasi Orfano\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>Momenti di Trascurabile<\/strong> <strong>Felicit\u00e0<\/strong>\u00a0are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">More than just a series of screenings, the festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between Italy and the Philippines through the universal language of cinema.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0\u201cCinema has the power to provoke thought, to make us laugh, and to inspire reflection in equal measure. With this festival, we want to open a window into Italian culture and invite people in\u2014not only to watch, but to connect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis year\u2019s edition places a special emphasis on comedies in contemporary Italian cinema, celebrating the genre as one of the most honest and revealing forms of storytelling\u2014tackling serious subjects with wit, empathy, and sharp social insight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2014 Ambassador Davide Giglio<\/p>\n<p>As part of the celebration, visitors can also enjoy an Italian cinema-inspired exhibit at SM Aura\u2019s main atrium from <strong>June 6 to 15, 2025<\/strong>, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Iconic Italian imagery, including\u00a0<strong>Vespa scooter displays<\/strong>\u00a0and photo spots showcasing the country\u2019s\u00a0<strong>breathtaking vistas and charming locales<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A curated collection of\u00a0<strong>reimagined film posters by MINT College students<\/strong>, highlighting Italian classics and contemporary movies filmed in Italy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Italian Film Festival 2025 is a joint initiative of the Embassy of Italy in Manila, Philippine-Italian Association, Societ\u00e0 Dante Alighieri, SM Supermalls, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Vespa, and MINT College.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Viva il cinema italiano!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8212;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For more information and updates, follow The Embassy of Italy in Manila on Facebook (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ambasciatamanila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ambasciatamanila&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749434629153000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zKTrHkgtjTVZsOb9Wk68g\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/<wbr \/>ambasciatamanila<\/a>) and on Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/italyinph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/italyinph\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749434629153000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vCmoOd1z6wDzOXxBm61gM\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/<wbr \/>italyinph\/<\/a>), and The Philippine-Italian Association on Facebook (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/philippineitalianassociation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/philippineitalianassociation&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749434629153000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1cU5hVcJ6nv01aenGLkgRC\">www.facebook.com\/<wbr \/>philippineitalianassociation<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viva Italia! 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