Are you looking for a way to supplement your Italian classes while you’re at home? The Italian website “Alma TV” has interesting and educational videos for students of the Italian language. We hope you enjoy and learn! The more classes you take the better you’ll understand the videos and the… Continue reading
Tutta colpa di Freud Psychoanalyst, Francesco Taramelli, treats many patients. He now finds himself taking on his three daughters. This 2014 comedy, directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, explores how a psychoanalyst deals with the complicated love affairs of his three daughters. After the viewing there will be a light reception for… Continue reading
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
The first Chicago Italian Film Festival is coming November 21-27, giving Chicagoans an opportunity to see the best the Italian film industry has to offer. The theme of the inaugural festival is “Italian Comedy: Then & Now”, with a lineup that of contemporary and classic Italian films. This year’s diverse… Continue reading
Il capitale umano Set in Northern Italy, two families lives are linked together by a terrible accident one Christmas Eve. This 2014 film, by director Paolo Virzì, won seven “Davide di Donatello” awards including best film and best script. Il Capitale Umano is the Italian candidate for best foreign film… Continue reading
Study Italian with Sentieri this Summer. Space is limited and classes are filling up fast, so hurry and register today to save and secure a spot in your favorite class and time! Classes will be closed as they reach the maximum number of students and all Summer registration closes on July 18th. We… Continue reading
