ADE: 20 OCT  •  BRI: 20 OCT  •  BYR: 20 OCT  •  CAN: 20 OCT  •  PER: 21 OCT
SYD: 28 OCT  •  MEL: 29 OCT

Now in its 22nd year, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to cinema screens this Spring with the best new Italian films as well as classic gems of Italian cinema screening nationally in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Byron Bay.  With a focus on contemporary cinema that tells the stories from today’s Italy, plus a selection of classics honouring the country’s filmmaking tradition, this edition features a sensational line-up of much-loved stars and exciting emerging talent.  Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for exclusive news.

First Highlights Announced

The Ties
Opening Night

The Ties

(Lacci)

Daniele Luchetti's sumptuous marriage-in-crisis drama set in Naples and Rome opened the Venice Film Festival and features an all-star cast including Alba Rohrwacher, Luigi Lo Cascio and Giovanna Mezzogiorno.

A Chiara
Centrepiece

A Chiara

(A Chiara)

Direct from Cannes 2021, this Directors' Fortnight-winning drama tells the gripping story of a 15-year-old girl from Calabria, whose family life starts to unravel when she discovers her beloved father may have criminal ties.

Hidden Away
Highlight

Hidden Away

(Volevo nascondermi)

Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear winner Elio Germano delivers a powerhouse performance in this multi award-winning biopic about the troubled life of celebrated artist Antonio Ligabue.

Three Perfect Daughters
Highlight

Three Perfect Daughters

(È per il tuo bene)

Marco Giallini (Perfect Strangers, God Willing) is back - alongside Vincenzo Salemme and Giuseppe Battiston - with a comedy hit that sees three friends try to hinder the love affairs of their daughters.

You Came Back
Highlight

You Came Back

(Lasciami andare)

The Closing Night film of the 2020 Venice International Film Festival, this dramatic thriller stars Stefano Accorsi as a man who finds himself torn between the past and the future.

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General enquiries please email: info@italianfilmfestival.com.au.
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COVIDSafe Plan

Cinemagoers can enjoy a covid safe experience at Palace Cinemas with social distancing measures in place, reduced capacities (these differ by state), frequent sanitisation and clean air circulated every ten minutes in theatres.