During the 5th Annual Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) press conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto the President, Sari Ruda, and CEO, Bill Marshall, of the Niagara Integrated Film Festival (NIFF) discuss there collaboration with the ICFF. The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) will take place June 9 – 19, 2016 in Toronto, Vaughn, Hamilton, […]
TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEST OF ITALIAN CINEMA & CULTURE Join us for the 5th edition of the largest Italian film festivals outside of Italy that offers something for everyone; whether it is comedy, drama, sci-fi, fashion or art…browse our program and find what you want to watch. This is just a taste of what […]
The 2016 Italian Contemporary Film Festival will take place from June 9 – 19, 2016 and be presenting Claudia Cardinale with their Lifetime Acheivement Award along with The Niagara Integrated Film Festival take will take place from June 10 – 19, 2016.
Festival played host to Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Mischa Barton and Andrea Iervolino among others TORONTO – The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) wrapped its fourth year with a star studded awards ceremony and gala attended by over 1000 guests at The Ritz-Carlton in Toronto on June 19, 2015. As part of the closing night […]
Jason Baffa’s Bella Vita is like no other surfing movie. This documentary follows Chris Del Morro, an American professional surfer, artist and environmentalist, on a surf trip to Italy in order to connect back with his Italian roots. Chris ,as a main character, is a heartwarming friend for the audience to accompany on his journey. […]
The 2015 Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) opening at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with the film L’Oriana directed by Marco Turco who was in attendance. After the opening segment, Artistic Director Cristiano Deflorentiis introduces the program. On the stage is many of the ICFF staff including Managing Director Maurizio Magnifico who […]
by Zefred for FILMbutton When people talk about “commedia all’italiana”, they usually have a few references to illustrate their sentiments. No need for that anymore : Scusate, Se Esisto (Do You See Me?) is the perfect example, bringing together all the ingredients for an impeccable moment of pure contemporary Italian delight, spiced up with a […]
by Zefred for FILMbutton Who doesn’t remember fondly their away-from-home student years? Who hasn’t had their heart broken when leaving a beloved and filled-with-great-memories place? Fino a Qui Tutto Bene (So Far So Good) starts right away on this nostalgic note, playing sentimental strings on many of us, and does just that for 80 minutes […]
by Zefred for FILMbutton Andiamo A Quel Paese (Back To The Nest) is an Italian (or should we say “Sicilian”) comedy by the Picone & Ficcara duo, and is exactly what you would expect a stereotyped Italian comedy would be, with stereotyped Italian comedians stereotyping Italians : lots & (LOTS!) of fast talking with what […]
by Zefred for FILMbutton It is always inspiring to witness stories of visionary characters who follow their dreams, passions, and succeed. Barolo Boys, The Story Of A Revolution, recounts one of these real-life rag to riches fairy tales : how, in the 80’S and 90’s, a new generation of small producers of an unknown and […]
