Gillo Pontecorvo exhibition in Turin

Overview

The Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin announced an upcoming exhibition titled ‘Gillo Pontecorvo. Una battaglia dopo l’altra’, scheduled to run from September 16, 2026, to April 5, 2027. The exhibition, held at the Mole Antonelliana, utilizes an archive donated by the director’s family to document his career, ranging from his time in the Resistance and journalism to his cinematic achievements.

Following the opening of the exhibition, details emerged regarding its curation by Simone Pontecorvo and Mauro Genovese. The collection features a wide array of materials, including photographs, posters, scripts, letters, and filmmaking equipment. The exhibition highlights Pontecorvo’s focus on social and political themes such as anti-colonialism, the Shoah, and women’s emancipation. Notable works on display include ‘The Battle of Algiers’ and ‘Queimada’. Additionally, the archive offers insights into his personal connections with 20th-century political figures like Enrico Berlinguer and Palmiro Togliatti.

Entities

Gillo Pontecorvo · Museo Nazionale del Cinema · Mole Antonelliana · Torino · Idearte Gallery

Timeline

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Gillo Pontecorvo exhibition opens at Turin's National Cinema Museum
A new exhibition at Turin's National Cinema Museum celebrates the life and legacy of influential director Gillo Pontecorvo, featuring a vast donated archive of his films and political involvement.
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Museo Nazionale del Cinema to host Gillo Pontecorvo exhibition
The Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin will host an exhibition dedicated to director Gillo Pontecorvo from September 2026, featuring his personal archive and career milestones.

Sources

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