Montclair Film + La Cinémathèque Present: Legends of the Italian Cinema

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Masters of their craft, these Italian actresses are the best of the best. Join us for this unique series as we explore the nuances of these Italian legends in some of their most outstanding performances.

Special Introductions and Q&As with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist, and filmmaker from New Wave Productions will follow each screening.

Tickets are $20 ($16 for MF Members).  Purchase tickets to all four films and use Discount Code LEGENDS24 for $12 off the General Admission bundle.

Presented in Partnership with

After the Legends of the Italian Cinema screenings, continue the discussion and the love of all things Italian at Porta (499 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair). Receive 10% off your bill when you show your ticket for LA STRADA on 3/10/24, L’AVVENTURA on 4/14/24, MAMMA ROMA on 5/19/24 or A SPECIAL DAY on 6/9/24. Offer valid only on the same day as the screening. Limit one discount per ticket.


LA STRADA (1956)
Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm


L’AVVENTURA (1960)
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00pm


MAMMA ROMA (1962)
Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm


A SPECIAL DAY (1977)
Sunday, June 9 at 2:00pm

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