# Documentary film screenings in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/documentary-film-screenings-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-05T15:10:26.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Documentary film screenings in Italy have focused on themes of marine conservation, animal welfare, and social issues. 

Initial screenings included ‘Un mare molto piccolo’, which examines the history of animal exploitation through archival footage from the former Rimini Dolphinarium, and ‘House of fish’, which chronicles efforts to protect marine environments and promote fish restocking along the Talamone coast. 

At the Venice International Film Festival, the focus expanded to include the documentary ‘Rinascita Elfica’, which addresses empathy and the protection of life, as well as ‘Carla Lonzi- Dentro e fuori dal mondo’, a film exploring the life and philosophical contributions of the Italian feminist and philosopher Carla Lonzi.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Venice Film Festival features documentaries on animal welfare and feminism

Documentaries ‘Rinascita Elfica’, focusing on animal welfare, and ‘Carla Lonzi- Dentro e fuori dal mondo’, exploring the life of the feminist philosopher, were featured at the Venice Film Festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venice-film-festival-features-documentaries-on-animal-welfare-and-feminism

### 2026-08-26: Documentary films highlight marine conservation and animal welfare in Italy

Documentary films focusing on marine conservation and animal welfare, including ‘Un mare molto piccolo’ and ‘House of fish’, are set for screening in Italy.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/documentary-films-highlight-marine-conservation-and-animal-welfare-in-italy

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