Festival Schedule:

April 13, 2024

2:30 p.m: The De Filippo Siblings

By Sergio Rubini

It is the beginning of the twentieth century, the three siblings Peppino, Titina and Eduardo, live with their beautiful young mother, Luisa De Filippo. There is no father in the family, or rather he hides in the role of "uncle" Eduardo Scarpetta, the most famous, richest and acclaimed actor and playwright of his time. Scarpetta, although not recognizing his three natural children, introduced them to the world of theater from an early age. Upon the death of the great actor, his legitimate children divide his inheritance, while Titina, Eduardo and Peppino receive nothing. To the three young people, however, "uncle" Scarpetta passed on a special gift, his great talent, which however did not fall to his legitimate son Vincenzo, also an actor and playwright, who became the owner of his father's company. The redemption from the painful family history passes through the formation of the De Filippo trio, a dream cherished for years by Eduardo and his brothers and finally realized, overcoming difficulties and conflicts. The De Filippo story is that of a family wound that is transformed into art. And of three young people, who, by joining forces, give life to a completely new way of telling reality with a gaze that reaches into the future.

6:00 p.m: A Hundred Sundays

by Antonio Albanese

Antonio, a former shipyard worker, leads a meek and quiet life: he plays bocce with friends, takes care of his elderly mother, has an ex-wife with whom he is on excellent terms and Emilia, his only and beloved daughter. When one day Emilia announces to him that she has decided to get married, Antonio is filled with joy, he can finally make her dream come true by giving her the reception they have always dreamed of together while being able to count on his life savings.
However, the bank of which he has always been a customer seems to be hiding something: the employees are suddenly elusive and the director is inexplicably constantly changing.The task of paying for his daughter's wedding will prove increasingly difficult and Antonio will discover, despite himself, that those who guard our treasures do not always also guard our dreams.

Location: Jordan Hall 141, Butler University

April 19, 2024

6:00 p.m: Zamora

By Neri Marcore

Walter, an accountant at heart and on the job, is forced to transfer from his small town and take a position in a Milan company. The owner, who is passionate about soccer, makes his employees engage in weekly soccer games. Walter, who doesn’t like soccer, offers to be the goalie. But he allows too many goals and his colleagues rename him “Zamora”, sarcastically comparing him to the great Spanish goalkeeper of the 1930s. Feeling betrayed and embarrassed in front of a love interest, Walter devises an original plan to take revenge! Can he succeed?

Based on the book by Roberto Perrone

Location: Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI

April 20, 2024

3:30 p.m: Billy

By Emilia Mazzacurati

Billy was a child prodigy who invented and hosted a successful music podcast at nine years old. He is now 19 years old, lives with his eccentric mother, is secretly in love with a girl and doesn't know what to do with his life. A meeting with his childhood idol, a rocker who has been missing for years, will lead him to find a new way to face the future. But what we desire so much doesn't always go as we would like.

6:00 p.m: Kidnapped

By Marco Bellocchio

In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope's soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they came to get Edgardo, their seven-year-old son. According to a maid’s statement, she had believed the then six-month old child to be on the verge of death and had secretly baptized him. The papal law is unquestionable: he is Catholic and must receive a Catholic education. Edgardo's parents, distraught, will do anything to get their son back. Supported by public opinion and the international Jewish community, the Mortara’s battle soon took on a political dimension. But the Pope did not agree to return the child. While Edgardo grew up in the Catholic faith, the temporal power of the Church was declining.

Based on the book Il caso Mortara by Daniele Scalise.

Location: Theatre 1, Kan-Kan Cinema

April 21, 2024

2:00 p.m: Romeo is Juliet

By Giovanni Veronesi

Young actress Vittoria is humiliated by a director during an audition for the role of Juliet and decides to try again under a false identity: she becomes Fabio and performs as Romeo.

4:00 p.m: Thank You Guys

By Riccardo Milani

Antonio is a passionate but often unemployed actor. Faced with a lack of job offers, he accepts a job as a teacher of a theater workshop in a penitentiary institution. Hesitant at first, he discovers talent in the unlikely company of prisoners and this rekindles his passion and desire to do theatre. Antonio manages to convince the prison director to stage Samuel Beckett's famous play Waiting for Godot on a real theater stage. Day after day the inmates let themselves go, discovering the liberating power of art and its ability to give purpose and hope beyond expectation.

When the final green light arrives, will the tour be successful?

Location: Basile Auditorium, Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI

April 27, 2024

3:00 p.m: Titina

By Kajsa Naess

Italian aeronautical engineer Umberto Nobile enjoys a peaceful life with his beloved dog Titina, rescued from the streets of Rome. One day, the famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen contacts him and orders an airship to conquer the North Pole. Nobile takes the opportunity to go down in history, bringing Titina with him. The unlikely trio sets off on an expedition to the last unknown place on Earth. Their search is successful but, in the aftermath of the discovery, the two men begin to fight for glory... Through the eyes of the four-legged celebrity Titina, we rediscover a true story of triumph and defeat.

6:00 p.m: Perfect Strangers

By Paolo Genovese

Italian aeronautical engineer Umberto Nobile enjoys a peaceful life with his beloved dog Titina, rescued from the streets of Rome. One day, the famous Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen contacts him and orders an airship to conquer the North Pole. Nobile takes the opportunity to go down in history, bringing Titina with him. The unlikely trio sets off on an expedition to the last unknown place on Earth. Their search is successful but, in the aftermath of the discovery, the two men begin to fight for glory... Through the eyes of the four-legged celebrity Titina, we rediscover a true story of triumph and defeat.

Location: Jordan Hall 141, Butler University

Fest Date: April 13 - 27, 2024

Locations:
Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie, 1258 Windsor Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Butler University Jordan Hall 141, 4682-4698 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208
IUPUI - Herron School of Art And Design Auditorium, 735 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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