Italian Movie Night at Gallery 40
Mon, May 12
|Gallery 40
Join us Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM to watch "C'e' ancora domani" in Italian (with English subtitles) at Gallery 40, 40 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Time & Location
May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM
Gallery 40, 40 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About the Event
C'è ancora domani is a 2023 Italian period comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Paola Cortellesi in her directorial debut. Set in postwar 1940s Italy, it follows Delia breaking traditional family patterns and aspiring to a different future, after receiving a mysterious letter.
The film won three prizes at the Rome Film Festival, the Nastro d'Argento of 2024 and is the most successful film at the Italian box office in 2023, and nominally the 10th highest-grossing film in the country of all time. Italian film critics praised its direction and screenplay in dealing with issues related to feminism and patriarchy, as well as the acting, particularly of Cortellesi, Fanelli and Mastandrea. It received a leading 19 nominations at the 69th David di Donatello, and won 6 awards: Best New Director and Best Actress (for Cortellesi), Best Supporting Actress (for Fanelli), Best Original Screenplay, the David Youth Award and the David…
The Pirandello Institute has long been a dream of Vita Mesnick—a dream brought to life through love, patience, dedication, and an enduring passion for Italian language and culture. The Institute stands as the result of her years of commitment, effort, and inspiration, creating a vibrant community of students and friends united by a shared appreciation for learning and connection.
After many years of inspiring students through her teaching, Vita has decided the time has come to retire from the traditional classroom format. While she is stepping away from formal instruction, she remains deeply committed to the Pirandello Institute and the community she has helped build over the years.
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