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Italian Film Festival

2007

The Night Before The Exams
The Night Before The Exams

This touring festival celebrating the best of Italian cinema is now screening at the Edinburgh Filmhouse (until Nov 29), London Riverside Studios (until Nov 25), Manchester Cornerhouse (until Nov and Glasgow Film Theatre (until Nov 29), it will call at Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (from Nov 23 to 29), Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff (from Nov 23 to 29), London's Renoir Cinema (Nov 23 to 27)and Manchester Cornerhouse (Nov 21).

Currently celebrating its 14th edition, special events include Signore and Signore: Leading Ladies In Italian Cinema and guests in attendance will include the Taviani brothers and Marina Spada.

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  • Saturn In Opposition
    Review preview for Saturn In Opposition

    The “so what” factor doesn’t go away, because it is difficult to care about these people.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    A group of friends in Rome discover than happiness is transient and grief a great healer.
  • N (Napoleon And Me)
    Review preview for N (Napoleon And Me)

    The lavish decoration, aesthetically pleasing and beautifully photographed, exposes the artificiality of the storyline.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5
    When Boney went to Elba...
  • The Lark Farm
    Review preview for The Lark Farm

    The Taviani brothers are known for their honesty. They do not compromise with your sentiments.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Massacre of Armenians in Turkey during the First World War.
  • The Night Before The Exams
    Review preview for The Night Before The Exams

    The dialogue crackles with humour, while Brizzi - making an excellent directorial debut - handles several joyously unexpected sight gags with verve and style.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Sparky high school comedy romp in old school fashion.
  • The Orchestra Of Piazza Vittorio
    Review preview for The Orchestra Of Piazza Vittorio

    There is a rough and ready energy to the camerawork, which gathers you up in its enthusiasm.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Documentary charting two men on a mission to found a multi-ethnic orchestra.
  • Salvatore - Questa E La Vita
    Review preview for Salvatore - Questa E La Vita

    Dolmio adverts have more depth.

    Amber Wilkinson · 1.5 out of 5
    A young boy has to bring home the bacon after he is orphaned.