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Cinema Made in Italy – 2026
A new renaissance in Italian cinema is drawing audiences back to theatres, led by a dynamic generation of filmmakers—many of them women—whose work is resonating with contemporary viewers. The Made in Italy festival returns this spring at London’s BFI Southbank, showcasing ten new films alongside a classic, and highlighting the remarkable creativity currently shaping Italy’s film industry.
Rewriting Amanda Knox
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox revisits one of the most sensationalized cases of the 2000s. By blending fiction and first-person perspective, the series restores humanity to a young woman long defined by media narratives — and reveals how society constructs the myth of the “dangerous woman.”
A Rare Window into Italian Documentary Filmmaking
The 4th Annual Italian Documentary Season arrives at London’s Bertha DocHouse, offering a rare chance to experience Italy’s most compelling documentary voices — from ecological epics to intimate portraits of childhood and identity.
A New Dawn for Italian Cinema in the UK
CinemaItaliaUK has launched a new streaming platform dedicated to Italian cinema, offering UK audiences access to a curated selection of classic and contemporary films. With titles ranging from Fellini’s 8½ to hidden gems like A Special Day, the player provides a timely cultural window into the richness of Italy’s cinematic legacy.
Our Worlds Through the Lens of Alessandro Punzo
Alessandro Punzo started his working life at sea as a trainee officer onboard a mammoth petrol tanker bearing the Italian flag. He describes this experience as having opened his eyes to the dreadful inequalities of capitalism and its detrimental effect on the environment as well as showing him:
Bangla: love outside of your confort zone
While the coronavirus wreaks havoc throughout the world, Italy has been amongst the hardest hit. With the country now though gradually reopening, London’s Made in Italy film festival, held at the French […]
Lucia’s Grace: an Italian film for Eco Warriors
Italian director Gianni Zanasi has combined the appearance of the Virgin Mary with a strong eco-warrior message in his delightful new film Lucia’s Grace, a kind of hymn to environmentalists everywhere.
Cinema Made in Italy – London 2019
This annual film festival highlights the work of many of the country’s ground-breaking filmmakers alongside showcasing gems from the archives produced by Italy’s cinematic giants.