Film FestivalN.I.C.E. Italian Film FestivalFrom: Friday, 4 April 2025 at 18:00 • To: Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 18:00
Organized by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the 4th edition of the N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival Ireland will run at the EYE Cinema in Galway from April 4th to April 6th, featuring films by some of Italy’s best contemporary directors, including Paolo Sorrentino, Ferzan Özpetek, and more.
A captivating selection of films is coming to Galway this year thanks to the collaboration with UCC, University of Galway, Galway Film Society and the Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD) partnering to expand the Festival's reach even further.
This year’s selection is particularly dedicated to the complexities of female characters, exploring the balance between self-representation and external portrayal. “Diamanti” (Diamonds), directed by Ferzan Özpetek, transports viewers to a bustling tailoring shop in 1970s Rome and its 18 female employees, each bringing their own stories, dreams, and challenges. Margherita Vicario's directorial debut, “Gloria!”, is set in the late 18th-century female institution of Sant'Ignazio near Venice. It follows Teresa, a visionary musical talent, as she challenges the era's conventions by creating music that is both rebellious and modern.
We are also excited to bring to Ireland for the first time Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film, “Parthenope”, a tribute to the director’s love for the city of Naples, embodied in the life of the young girl, Parthenope.
A very different theme is explored in the documentary “Real”, directed by Adele Tulli, which reflects on what it means to be human in the digital age. Through a series of thought-provoking interviews and visual storytelling, the film examines how technology, social media, and virtual realities are reshaping the way we perceive ourselves and others.
All films will be screened in Italian with English subtitles.