CineDante brings the splendour of Italian cinema to Christchurch.
Viewings are reserved for financial members of the Dante Society. Annual subscriptions can be paid on the night. All 2024 Dante Language Students are deemed to be financial members of the Dante Alighieri Society. CineDante is held at Kohinga: St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street. There is a car park behind the Centre in Caledonian Road. Come along to the Aperitivo Dante and enjoy a glass of wine and a chat in Italian (or English) before the film. Aperitivo Dante begins at 7pm with the film beginning at 7.30pm. There is no charge for CineDante but a gold coin koha is requested for the evening. Film screenings are all subject to availability and may change due to circumstances beyond our control. All screenings will be confirmed on our website and in our monthly newsletter. |
UPCOMING FILMS
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Bellissima1951, Drama. Directed by Luchino Visconti, with Anna Magnani
Maddalena, a working-class mother from Rome, is obsessed with the idea of her young daughter, Maria, becoming a movie star. Maddalena is determined to enter Maria into a screen test for a prestigious film studio, believing that stardom will offer her daughter a better life. The film explores themes of poverty, ambition, and the allure of fame, set against the backdrop of post-World War II Italy. It offers a critique of the film industry and its exploitation of ordinary people's dreams. The title "Bellissima" translates to "Beautiful" in English, which reflects Maddalena's perception of her daughter's potential and her pursuit of beauty and success in the world of cinema. |