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Events in September 2010

PAOLO SORRENTINO AND THE NEW ITALIAN CINEMA Wednesday 8 September 2010
SIAMO NOI LA STORIA - Italian Language Presentation Cycle

A meeting with the cinema of Paolo Sorrentino through the formal analysis of several scenes from his films.

Speaker: Federico Passi, cinema studies expert
Venue: Italian Institute of Culture, 233 Domain Road, South Yarra
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2010, 7.00pm
Language: Italian
Admission: Free
Bookings: essential on T. (03) 8820 2054 - E. bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it

Organised by the Italian Institute of Culture, Melbourne, the Consulate General of Italy, Melbourne and CoAsIt.


In Western TibetThursday 9 September 2010
IN WESTERN TIBET (1933) - Film screening and presentation

On the occasion of the conference dedicated to "Giuseppe Tucci - Explorer and Extraordinary  Scholar", which begins on the 1st of October at Monash University (Caulfield Campus), the Italian Institute of Culture is pleased to host the screening of the documentary, "The Scientific Mission of Giuseppe Tucci in Western Tibet in 1933". The presentation portrays Tucci's studies and experiences during one of his many explorations of Tibet.
 
Speakers: Dr Andrea Di Castro and Dr David Templeman (Monash Asia Institute)
Venue: Italian Institute of Culture, 233 Domain Road, South Yarra
Date: Thursday 9 September 2010, 7.00pm
Language: English
Admission: Free
Bookings: essential on T. (03) 8820 2054 - E. bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it
 
Organised by the Italian Institute of Culture, Melbourne, and Monash University, in collaboration with IsIAO.



Wednesday 22 September - Sunday 10 October 2010
LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Italy...the very name conjures sunny days, vino and café with friends and all the sensual delights the world's most seductive country can offer.  Visit Italy, the land of love, from September 22 until October 10 at the Lavazza Italian Film Festival screening at Palace Cinema Como, Balwyn, Westgarth and Kino Cinemas. Visit www.italianfilmfestival.com.au to register for updates.

Venue: Palace Cinemas
Date: Wednesday 22 September - Sunday 10 October 2010
Language: Italian with English subtitles
Admission and Bookings: Please visit the Festival website at www.italianfilmfestival.com.au
 
Presented by Palace Cinemas with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture, Melbourne.


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New Membership Benefits

 
We are pleased to announce that paying members and students of the Italian Institute of Culture can now enjoy the following new benefits upon presentation of their membership card:

  • 10% discount at Café Latte(Toorak), Ecco da Nicolini (South Yarra), Fleischer Cakes (Malvern), Pizzette (South Yarra), San Luca (South Yarra), Zucchero (South Yarra)
  • a free glass of wine upon purchase of a meal at La Notte (Carlton) and Sotto e Sopra (Melbourne)
  • 2 for 1 gelatos at Tutto Bene (Southbank)
  • a free coffee with a purchase of $5.00 or more at Brunetti (Camberwell)
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  Italian Institute of Culture, Melbourne
  233 Domain Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141
  Telephone: 03 9866 5931 / 9820 2054 
  Fax: 03 9867 3696 
 
  
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Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm

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