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

Featured Films in this Series:

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His Three Daughters

August 15

This tense, touching, and funny portrait of family dynamics follows three estranged sisters as they converge in a New York apartment to care for their ailing father and try to mend their own broken relationship with one another.

 

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An American in Paris (1951)

August 31 & September 3

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

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Little Shop Of Horrors (1986)

August 24 & 27

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

August 17 & 20

A poor little boy wins a ticket to visit the inside of a mysterious and magical chocolate factory.

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Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

August 10 & 13

A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his “farewell” television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.

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