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2022 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival

The 2022 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, is Australia’s pre-eminent event celebrating Italian cinema and culture.  Screening in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Byron Bay. Showing at Palace Cinemas, Cinema Nova, Palace Nova and Luna Palace cinemas. From Sep 13 to Oct 12.

Festival Highlights

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Superheroes
Festival Trailer

See some of what we have in store for you at the 2022 ST ALi Italian Film Festival and be whisked away on a journey to la bella Italia!

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Nostalgia
Centrepiece

Nostalgia

Mario Martone’s atmospheric drama follows Felice (Pierfrancesco Favino), who returns to his hometown of Naples after 40 years. He rediscovers the city, and faces a past that haunts him.

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Belli Ciao
Opening Night

Belli Ciao - Opening Night

Starring comedy duo Pio and Amedeo, this hilarious box office hit follows two formerly inseparable friends who reunite in their hometown in Puglia after years apart.  The result? An entertaining 'North vs South'
culture clash.

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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Closing Night

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - CLOSING NIGHT CLASSIC

Presented by Celebrity Cruises

An Oscar-winning trilogy of romantic comedies set in different parts of Italy, with Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni starring in each story, from acclaimed director Vittorio De Sica.

Direct from the world’s most prestigious film festivals

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Lord of the Ants
Special Presentation

Lord of the Ants

Direct from the 2022 Venice International Film Festival (In Competiton). This year's festival Special Presentation is the story of the controversial trial of Aldo Braibanti in Rome, 1968.

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The Hummingbird
Special Presentation

The Hummingbird

Direct from its premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The Hummingbird follows the life of Marco Carrera (played by Pierfrancesco Favino). Based on Sandro Veronesi’s best-selling novel Il colibri.

 

Special Events

Breaking Up in Rome

ROMAN ROMANCE NIGHT! Indulge in a Limoncello cocktail (or mocktail) before the premiere of Breaking Up in Rome. Starring Edoardo Leo and Claudia Gerini.

Prosecco Premiere

Join us for a glass of Santa Margherita Prosecco before the premiere of Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams, a love letter to the fashion icon Salvatore Ferragamo.

eTicket Bundle Offer

eTicket bundles are a great way to see more of the fest for less! On sale from Aug 18 until Sept 21 only. For redemption throughout the festival. Book now.

Group Bookings

We offer exclusive ticket pricing and benefits for groups of 10+! Get friends and family together and make it a group booking. Group bookings are a great way to see festival films affordably.