On Satruday April 25th, Sentieri held its Spring Cineforum. A mix of Sentieri students and non-students came to watch Allacciate le cinture directed by Ferzan Ozpetek. Sentieri’s President, Daniela, started off the event with a brief presentation about the director, his films, and how Sentieri has screened some of his… Continue reading
Ferzan Ozpetek was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1959. Later on he moved to Rome to study Cinema History. As he became an Italian citizen, he began to direct many captivating Italian movies. So far, he has won many awards for best direction and best film such as the David… Continue reading
Allacciate Le Cinture Elena and Antonio couldn’t be any different, but are both overwhelmed by a mutual attraction that neither can ignore. This 2014 dramatic comedy, directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, explores the love of an unconventional young couple and there affect that their love has on those that they love.… Continue reading
Viaggio Sola High class hotel critic, Irene, spends most of her time writing detailed reports about what the hotel staff is doing wrong. This 2013 comedy-drama film, directed by Maria Sole Tognazzi, won a “Nastro d’Argento” award for Best Comedy. After the viewing there will be a light reception for… Continue reading
Sentieri student Chitra Natarajan was the winner of the drawing on 11/19 for a free festival pass to the Chicago Italian Film Festival at Music Box Theater. She along with all the other enrolled students for the Winter 2015 Italian Classes at Sentieri were eligible for the drawing. Thank you… Continue reading
It’s an exciting moment in contemporary Italian film history. Just a few short months after La Grande Bellezza took home the Oscar, Alice Rohrwacher’s Le Meraviglie (The Wonders) is leaving the Cannes Film Festival with the prestigious Grand Prix award. The Grand Prix is considered Cannes’ second-highest honor, only after… Continue reading
Both cinephiles and Italophiles will be excited to explore Italian culture, history, and politics through cinema with Sentieri’s newest course offering, Screening Italy: Italian Film History. This class, conducted in English, will familiarize students with noted Italian filmmakers, genres, and movements. Each session will consist of an in-class screening and… Continue reading
Saturday, August 10th, 4:00 – 6:30pm Film in Italian with English subtitles, discussion and light reception follow$10 with RSVP for Sentieri members – not a member? Become a member today and enjoy discounts and other benefits$15 with RSVP general admission$20 at the door Please RSVP in person at Sentieri, by… Continue reading
