The Italian tour of the Indian Film Festival, organized by the Indian Embassy in Rome, is coming to an end. The initiative has proposed a selection of films that go beyond classic Bollywood, offering Italian audiences the opportunity to explore the linguistic and cultural variety of India. The films, presented as Italian premieres, include works in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.
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Screenings in Naples
After the passages in Bressanone and Caserta, the last stop is scheduled in Naples, at the Multicinema Modernissimo. Here, two important final screenings will take place: Friday, March 28 and Friday, April 4. On the morning of Friday, March 28, the appointment is at 10.00 with “Kantara” (2022), directed by and starring Rishab Shetty. Aimed at university students, the film explores the dilemma between man and nature, set in a village threatened by government interests. In Kannada, the film invites a reflection on social and cultural issues in India. The second event is open to the general public. It is the screening of “Gangubai Kathiawadi” (2022) by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, scheduled for Friday, April 4 at 16.00. Presented at the 72nd Berlin Film Festival, the film narrates the life of Gangubai Kothewali, an influential figure in the 60s with ties to the Kamathipura underworld.
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The festival, part of an initiative by the Indian Embassy in partnership with the Government of India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the NFDC, stands out for its original language screenings with Italian and English subtitles, offering an inclusive look at the diverse cinematic narratives of the Indian subcontinent.
Article published on March 31, 2025 - 14pm
I read about the Indian Film Festival and it seems interesting, but I don't really understand why there are so few films in Italian. It would be nice to see more films translated. Let's hope there are more events like this in the future.