Special Screening & Announcements

“Il Sorpasso” by Dino Risi
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Queen Street Playhouse
20 Queen St.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
- 2023 festival poster reveal
- New festival logo reveal
- 2023 festival program announcement
About the Festival
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival (NCIFF) presents the most artistically significant films of contemporary Italian cinema from both established and emerging directors. With feature film screenings, special guests and a variety of events, NCIFF is the premiere event in the Southeastern U.S.A, promoting Italian arts, language and culture.
The festival is now an independent nonprofit. Please consider becoming a member or making a charitable contribution.
News & Announcements
The most recent news and announcements about the festival.

“Il Sorpasso” Special Screening and 2023 Festival Program Announcement
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is pleased to announce a special one-night-only screening of “Il Sorpasso,” a classic Italian movie directed by Dino Risi, and lovingly restored by the Cineteca di Bologna. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,…

Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival presents the U.S. premier: Franco Zeffirelli: conformista ribelle by Anselma dell’Olio
The new year of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival starts with the celebration of the centennial birthday of the world-wide acclaimed Franco Zeffirelli. With his most versatile style, Zeffirelli directed acclaimed movies, operas and stage plays, always with a…

Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival Preview Party 2022 in Images
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Preview Party for the 16th edition of the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival on October 14 at the historic Randolph Hall! It was a pleasure to listen to the…