Montclair Film + La Cinémathèque Present: Legends of the Italian Cinema
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
Featured Films in this Series:
coming soon
The Perfect Neighbor
November 3
A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence.
coming soon
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
October 28 - November 6
With her life crashing down around her, Linda tries to navigate her daughter’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.
coming soon
The Mastermind
October 28 - November 6
In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.
coming soon
Frankenstein
October 28 - November 6
A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.