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Major Film & Animation Festivals Announce 2026 Lineups
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Major Film & Animation Festivals Announce 2026 Lineups

Several prominent film and animation festivals, including Annecy, LALIFF, and New York's Central Park SummerStage, have announced their comprehensive lineups for 2026. These schedules feature a diverse array of films, concerts, and special animation events.

A retrospective dedicated to Claudia Cardinale in Estonia
CultureANSA5mo ago

A retrospective dedicated to Claudia Cardinale in Estonia

(ANSA) - VILNIUS, 10 MAR - A retrospective of five films dedicated to Claudia Cardinale will be held at the Artis cinema in Tallinn and the Elektriteater in Tartu. The retrospective, organized with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment and in collaboration with Bestfilm Eesti, will take place between April 1 and 18 and will present masterpieces such as Mauro Bolognini's Il bell'Antonio, Federico Fellini's Otto e mezzo, and Luchino Visconti's Il Gattopardo to Estonian audiences. Read ...

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy. The whole country has great food, but one region is a step above the rest.
CultureBusiness Insider6mo ago

I've traveled to all 20 regions in Italy. The whole country has great food, but one region is a step above the rest.

captiontk modena Kaitlyn Rosati I've spent a lot of time in Italy, and my favorite region for food is Emilia-Romagna. This part of the country is home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mortadella, and balsamic vinegar of Modena. I especially love eating truffles and tortellini whenever I visit. It's no secret that Italy has some of the world's best food. However, after visiting all 20 regions, I've learned that the country isn't one-size-fits-all when it comes to dining in la dolce vita. Each region has niche dishes and products that locals wear like a badge of honor, like mozzarella di bufala from Campania, pesto alla Genovese from Liguria, and arancini from Sicily. Although I would gladly choose to eat anywhere in Italy over any city in the US, Emilia-Romagna gets the gold for the best cuisine in the country. The region is home to delicious foods like Parmigiano-Reggiano This region is home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, among other exports. Kaitlyn Rosati From Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar of Modena to Prosciutto di Parma and mortadella from Bologna, Emilia-Romagna is home to some of Italy's most beloved exports. These are just a few of the products that are PDO and PGI-certified. This is a high standard in the world of food that signals an official link between a product and a region. Emilia-Romagna has 44 PDO and PGI products in total — more than any other Italian region. You'll also find some of the country's most famous restaurants here, like Osteria Francescana and Al Gatto Verde in Modena, and Trattoria da Amerigo in Savigno. Beyond the accolades and fancy titles, though, I believe that what makes Emilia-Romagna's cuisine a standout is simply the care and attention put into the food I've had here. After visiting the region at least twice a year for the past six years, I have yet to have even a subpar meal. You can get a taste of all the best parts of Italy, from cheese to truffles, in this one region In Savigno, you can hunt for truffles with the help of trained dogs. Kaitlyn Rosati In Italy, some regions just do certain products better. For example, Tuscany is famous for its red wine; meanwhile, many head to Piedmont for truffles, and Campania's tomatoes are top-notch. However, Emilia-Romagna really has a city or town for everything you could ever want on your plate. Savigno has a sign when entering that says "Cittá del Tartufo," which quite literally translates to "City of Truffles." A visit to Appennino Food Group, a food production group explicitly known for its truffle exports, is a great way to plan an afternoon of truffle hunting with trained pups. The company was founded by Luigi Dattilo, who, at 17, refused his father's offer of a car and asked for a truffle dog instead. As for tomatoes, Mutti, the famed canned tomato brand, has its headquarters in Parma. Plus, if you're looking to enjoy Parmigiano-Reggiano in its rightful birthplace, the only place in the world you can do just that is in Emilia-Romagna. Tortellini has some roots here, too. There was a long-standing debate between Modena and Bologna about who made tortellini first. However, a popular legend holds that tortellini originated in Castelfranco Emilia, a small town between the two hubs. Some Italians theorize that tortellini's shape was inspired by Venus's belly button after she spent a night at an inn in town. After years of visiting, I have some favorite spots in the region Tortellini in crema di Parmigiano at Franceschetta58 in Modena. Kaitlyn Rosati As someone who constantly craves a taste of Emilia-Romagna — and who spends a lot of time in Italy — I'm in the region often. I love trying new places, but I have a few favorite spots. One is Franceschetta58 in Modena, known for its decadent tortellini en Parmigiana crema dish (where, yes, I do lick the plate clean every single time). For something more traditional, I prefer Sfoglia Rina in Bologna for tortellini en brodo. In Parma, Salumeria Garibaldi is an ideal spot for a sip of Lambrusco, the region's most famed wine, paired with bites of prosciutto and mostarda. Meanwhile, an hour and a half away in Ferrara, check out Al Brindisi, a historic wine bar dating back to 1435, making it the world's oldest. Despite its prominent history, Al Brindisi has an unfussy feel, still preserving its medieval charm in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Pro tip: Order the cappellacci di zucca, or pumpkin-stuffed pasta, a staple of Ferrarese cuisine. Read the original article on Business Insider

The embassy celebrates the Berlinale, the world of cinema hosted by Bucci
CultureANSA6mo ago

The embassy celebrates the Berlinale, the world of cinema hosted by Bucci

(ANSA) - BERLINO, 18 FEB - The world of cinema, but also of institutions, culture, and art, gathered at the Italian Embassy in Berlin for the traditional evening organized on the occasion of the Berlinale. According to a note from the diplomatic headquarters, guests this year included Senator and Undersecretary of State for Culture Lucia Borgonzoni; Antonio Saccone, president of Cinecittà; Giorgio Carlo Brugnoni, general director of Cinema and Audiovisual at the MIC; and Roberto Stabile, head of special projects, General Directorate for Cinema at the MIC/Cinecittà. The event, which was very well attended, also featured directors, actors, and other personalities from the world of cinema. The reception was accompanied by music from Italian DJ Budino and the Italian-German band Maiorano. In collaboration with the Costa Archive, a small exhibition of original photographs by photojournalist Paolo Costa, who worked alongside Tazio Secchiaroli in the 1960s, was also set up. In the afternoon, Ambassador Fabrizio Bucci visited the European Film Market, one of the three main meeting points for the international film industry, which was attended by 266 Italian companies in the sector: figures that demonstrate the strength and vitality of the Italian audiovisual industry on the international scene. The Berlinale reception is part of a wider program of initiatives that the embassy dedicates to cinema, including meetings and presentations—such as that of the Netflix series Il Gattopardo—as well as thematic reviews. The "Ciak si gira" review took place in the summer and the Winterkino review is currently underway. As for the Berlinale, there were three co-productions with Italian participation in this year's official program: two in competition, Nina Roza by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, a Canada-Italy-Bulgaria-Belgium co-production, and RosebushPruning by Karim Ainouz, a Germany-Italy-Spain-UK co-production, and one in Perspectives, The Red Hangar by Juan Pablo Sallato, a Chile-Argentina-Italy co-production. Other Italian co-productions worth mentioning include: Cosmonauts, an animated short film by Leo Černic, a Slovenia-Italy co-production (Berlinale Shorts section); Mambo Kids, a short film by Emanuele Tresca (Generation 14+ section); Wax & Gold by Adama Bineta Sow in the Berlinale Special section; and L'Uomo più bello del mondo (The Most Beautiful Man in the World) by Paolo Baiguera in the Forum Special section. Finally, in the Forum section, we find On Our Own, directed by Tudor Cristian Jurgiu (a Romanian-Italian production). Read article...