ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA MELBOURNE

24 maggio 1915 - 24 MAY 2015

First centenary of the beginning of World War One in Italy 

Freeze frame from "Uomini contro" (Many Wars Ago), 1970


The Istituto Italiano di Cultura

is pleased to invite current IIC Members and Students

to a special free screening of

"Uomini contro"
(Many Wars Ago) 

by Francesco Rosi, in Italian with English subtitles


Cnr Toorak Rd & Chapel St, South Yarra

 

Sunday 24 May 2015

4.30pm

Based on the memoir "Un anno sull'altopiano" by Emilio Lussu, Uomini Contro (Many Wars Ago) describes the horrors of the trench war fought on the Italian-Austrian front during WWI.
 

This film was chosen by the Berlin Film Festival in January 2015 to pay tribute to Francesco Rosi, whose films "with their explosive powers are still persuasive today" (Berlinale Director Dieter Kosslick).
 

Cast: Gian Maria Volonte', Alain Cuny. Screenwriters: Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra and Raffaele La Capria.

 


RSVP essential by Thursday 21 May to:
 bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it


Please ensure you bring your 2015 IIC Membership card for presentation at the registration desk in the foyer of the
Palace Cinema Como 

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SOCI IIC - IIC MEMBERS 

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From 11 MAY to 11 JUNE 2015

 

"Mercatino del libro"  
 

FOR SALE!
A vast selection of Italian classic and contemporary novels, essays, and movies at a very special price.


 

Come & pick your gems during IIC Office hours and until 8.30pm on Wednesdays!

 

 

Lots for sale - check in for more items every Monday! 

 

Caffè dell'Olmo - 
Punto Caffè Lavazza

Now open at the IIC Melbourne!

 

Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne
233 Domain Road 
South Yarra, VIC 3141

General enquiries, events and bookings: 03 9866 5931 
Language courses and membership: 03 9866 4729
 
Office hours:
Mon - Thu 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm

You can reach the Italian Cultural Institute by:

Route 8 tram (Walsh St. Stop)

Train (South Yarra Station) 

Bus No 246 (Domain Rd Stop)