Cinema, theater and TV

Bernini's genius and shadows come to theater: Ravenna debut for play about artist

From Dec. 3 to 15, 2024, Ravenna's Teatro Rasi will host the premiere of Letterea Bernini, the new work by Marco Martinelli, director, playwright and co-founder of the Albe together with Ermanna Montanari (who is also co-writer of the show), produce...
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On La7's "Proserpina and the Others," a documentary about violence against women in art

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, La7 will broadcast in world premiere at 11:30 p.m. the documentary Proserpina e le altre, written and directed by Mariangela Barb...
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Art on TV from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1: Schiele, Hopper and the Uffizi

November is drawing to a close. Let us, therefore, take a look at the best TV programs dedicated to art at the end of the month. On Rai 3 on Wednesday, November 27 at 7:23 p.m. will be broadcast The Hands of Art. On Thursday 28 at 7:21 p.m. we will ...
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All the historical inaccuracies in The Gladiator II

Gladiator II, a historical film? No, pure science fiction. Released in Italy on Nov. 14, The Gladiator II, the sequel to the film that gave international notoriety to Russell Crowe, his "On my signal all hell breaks loose" having entered the common p...
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Art on TV Nov. 18-24: Goya, Picasso and Botticelli

Not sure what to watch on TV? We suggest the best programs dedicated to art that will air from November 18 to 24. On Rai 5 from Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. reruns of History of Colors will be broadcast. On Sky Arte on Monday, Nov. 18 at 5:20 p.m...
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Art on TV from Nov. 11 to 17: Monet, Michelangelo and Hopper

In our regular appointment with the column of TV programs dedicated to art, we will look at the schedule from November 11 to 17. On Rai 5 Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:37 p.m. will be broadcast Emilio Isgro'. How to erase the useless, while at 9:14 p.m. t...
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Art on TV Nov. 4-10: Tutankhamon, Enrico Baj, De Chirico and Paolini

The month of November has just begun. Let us, therefore, take a look at the best TV programs dedicated to art from November 4 to 10. On Rai 5 on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:20 p.m. Lucio Amelio will be broadcast. Wednesday 6 at 7:27 p.m. we will see En...
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Johnny Depp: "I feel a bit like an alter ego of Modigliani." Presented in Rome the biopic inspired by Modì

"I feel a bit like an alter ego of Modigliani, I put a lot of my own stuff into this character and I wrote and rewrote the script many times. Just like him I then hit rock bottom many times, but then I always found a little door that saved me," said ...
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Art on TV from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3: Umberto Boccioni, Lucio Fontana and Duilio Cambellotti

We greet the month of November with the best TV programs dedicated to art from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. On Rai 5 on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:37 p.m. Formidable Boccioni will be broadcast. Wednesday 30 at 7:09 p.m. will feature Emilio Vedova. On the side o...
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Coming to theaters is the film dedicated to Joachim of Fiore, the monk who inspired Dante and Michelangelo

Coming out on Dec. 5 in Italian cinemas is The Monk Who Conquered the Apocalypse, the film directed by Jordan River, produced and distributed by Delta Star Pictures with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Calabria Film Commission Foundation, Laz...
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Art on TV Oct. 21-27: Munch, Duchamp and Mondrian

We are back with our column devoted to art-themed TV programs. Here is what we will see from October 21 to 27. On Rai 5 on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:39 p.m. will be broadcast Edvard Munch. A Cry in Nature. Wednesday 23 at 7:40 p.m. will be Marcel Duc...
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Coming soon, a documentary on Pellizza da Volpedo, starring Fabrizio Bentivoglio

On Oct. 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at MAXXI in Rome, the first screening of the documentary Pellizza Pittore da Volpedo, directed by Francesco Fei and starring Fabrizio Bentivoglio, will be held as part of the 19th edition of the Rome Film Festival. The ...
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Art on TV Oct. 14-20: Schifano, Pistoletto and Balla

Not sure what to watch on TV from October 14 to 20? We suggest some art-centered programs airing these days. On Rai 3 on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:26 p.m. Arcimboldo portrait of a courageous artist returns. Wednesday 16 at 7:35 p.m. will be Albrecht D&u...
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Pissarro, Father of Impressionism: the film in theaters Nov. 19 and 20

Coming to Italian theaters only on November 19 and 20 is the documentary Pissarro. The Father of Impressionism, the second installment of the La Grande Arte al Cinema cycle, directed by David Bickerstaff. The film chronicles the life and work of Cami...
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Art on TV Oct. 7-13: Gabriele Basilico, Ugo Mulas and Caravaggio

As the heat wanes, let's find out the best TV programs dedicated to art from October 7 to 13. On Rai 5 from Tuesday Friday at 8:15 p.m. reruns of The Sense of Beauty will be broadcast. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:22 p.m. Tina Modotti, Master of Photography...
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Art on TV Sept. 30 to Oct. 6: Mario Schifano, Rembrandt and Edward Hopper

Let's delve into the month of October with the best TV programs dedicated to art from September 30 to October 6. Happy viewing! On Rai 5 Monday through Friday at 8 p.m. will be broadcast episodes of Under Italy. Tuesday, October 1 at 7:20 p.m. will ...
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