Camilleri Centenary Celebrations Program Announced

The year 2025 will mark the centenary of Andrea Camilleri's birth, a celebration that will see a series of events in Italy and abroad, aimed at honoring the writer's vast cultural legacy. The Associazione Fondo Andrea Camilleri ETS, together with the National Committee established by the Ministry of Culture, has announced a busy program of activities that will span two years, with the support of illustrious collaborators and partners such as Rai and Siae.

Conferences and Seminars

Activities include a series of conferences and seminars focusing on various aspects of Camilleri's work and legacy. The Fondazione Arnoldo e Alberto Mondadori will host a study meeting in Milan on April 23, while the Department of Humanities at Roma Tre University will organize a seminar in May. In October, the Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani will host an international conference on Camilleri's narrative contributions.

Shows and Events

Numerous shows and events will celebrate Camilleri's work. In March, the Teatro Piccinni in Bari will present the show "A Saturday, with Friends." May will see the theatrical adaptation of "The Color of the Sun" in Messina, while in Rome, the Teatro Argentina will be the setting for an event dedicated to Camilleri's letters. In addition, the Malaga Film Festival will pay homage to the writer in May, and the summer will be marked by events in San Miniato and Porto Empedocle, among other locations.

Ian Fleming and Lucky Luciano protagonists of the Panna Spy review at the Casa del Giallo in Naples 5 March 2025 - 12:37

International Activities

Internationally, cultural institutes and embassies in places like New York, Berlin, and Beijing will organize programs dedicated to the writer. Sellerio Editore, Camilleri's historic publishing house, will create a series dedicated to the great author, accompanied by events throughout Italy.

Rai for the Centenary

Rai Documentari is producing a documentary on Andrea Camilleri, while Rai Cultura and Rai Teche will make interviews and archived content available. The programming for these celebrations reflects Camilleri’s lasting impact on the Italian and global cultural and literary landscape.