# Carpi Film Fest 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carpi-film-fest-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-10T11:51:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Carpi Film Fest is scheduled to return to the historic center of Carpi, Italy, from September 4 to 12, 2026. Organized by the Quelli del ’29 cultural association and the Municipality of Carpi, the festival will center on the theme “Narrazioni e Arti” (Narratives and Arts), exploring connections between cinema and fields such as literature, psychology, and music.

The program includes 34 events, featuring director Matteo Garrone, who is set to receive the “Premio Arti del Cinema” and present his film *Reality*. Other participants include voice actor Luca Ward and actor Antonio Catania. The festival will also introduce “Cinema Sferico,” an immersive 360-degree experience for children, and conclude with a concert of film soundtracks by guitarist Maurizio Solieri.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Cultural festivals held in Carpinone and Carpegna

Cultural festivals are underway in Italy, featuring the XXIV International Folklore Festival in Carpinone and the CarpegnArt visual arts exhibition in Carpegna.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-held-in-carpinone-and-carpegna

### 2026-08-07: Carpi Film Fest 2026 returns to Italy with 34 events

The Carpi Film Fest 2026 runs from September 4–12 in Carpi, Italy, featuring 34 events themed around

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carpi-film-fest-2026-returns-to-italy-with-34-events

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Cite as: Carpi Film Fest 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carpi-film-fest-2026