# Italian film festival and documentary releases > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-film-festival-and-documentary-releases > Updated: 2026-09-23T20:07:34.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. The Rome Film Festival includes the short film ‘Non Oggi’, directed by and starring Sergio Castellitto. The production, a collaboration between Dude and Philip Morris Italia, is set in a near-future Rome and depicts a character named Carlo visiting a museum of obsolete objects. The film is scheduled for presentation at the festival on October 22. In addition to the festival, the docufilm ‘Alberto Sordi Secret’, directed by Igor Righetti, has been released on Prime Video in Italy following its theatrical and international release. The film uses family archives, personal memories, and reconstructed scenes to examine the private life, childhood, and family environment of the iconic Italian actor. The project was recently presented at the Chamber of Deputies. Also featured in the Freestyle Arts section of the Rome Film Fest is ‘I pesci non chiudono gli occhi’, directed by Audrey Gordon. Inspired by a novel by Erri De Luca, the film explores themes of love, justice, and memory within the landscapes of Ischia. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Italian cinema: Sergio Castellitto short and Alberto Sordi docufilm featured Italian cinema highlights include Sergio Castellitto’s short film ‘Non Oggi’ at the Rome Film Fest and the release of the Alberto Sordi docufilm on Prime Video. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alberto-sordi-docufilm-presented-at-italian-chamber-of-deputies ### 2026-09-15: Trani Film Festival to host Director’s CuLt at Castello Svevo The Trani Film Festival’s “Director’s CuLt” section will run from September 18–20 at Castello Svevo, featuring works and discussions regarding Isabel Coixet, Marco Risi, and Roberto Rossellini. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trani-film-festival-to-host-directors-cult-at-castello-svevo --- Cite as: Italian film festival and documentary releases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-film-festival-and-documentary-releases