Documentary ‘Il Giovane La Pira’ to premiere in Rome and Messina

The documentary film ‘Il Giovane La Pira’, directed by Biagio Cardia, is scheduled for its absolute premiere screenings in Rome at Teatro Ghione on September 26, 2026, followed by a screening in Messina at Cine-Forum Lux on October 9.

The film aims to highlight the life of Giorgio La Pira, an exemplary figure who moved to Messina in 1914. The production features local actors from Messina and was produced by the ‘Turismo Arte Spettacolo di Messina’ association. Filming locations included various sites in Messina, Tindari, and Pozzallo, including the University of Messina and the Salvatore Quasimodo Museum.

Lawyer Mariapia La Pira, niece of Giorgio La Pira, will attend the screenings to honor his memory. The documentary explores La Pira’s youth and his connections with intellectuals such as Salvatore Quasimodo.