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Italian film festivals and cinematic events
Overview
Italian film festivals and cinematic events are scheduled across several cities. In Lucca, the XXVI edition of the Incontri del Cinema d’Essai is set to take place from October 4 to 8, 2026. This festival will include international and Italian premieres, industry meetings, and the FICE Awards.
As part of the upcoming programming, the film ‘Dio ride’, directed by Giovanni Veronesi, is scheduled for a preview screening at the Moderno cinema in Lucca on October 4. This event will be broadcast live to more than 100 theaters throughout Italy.
In other regions, the second edition of Scriptopìa, a festival dedicated to screenwriters, concluded in Messina on September 28. Additionally, the Rome Film Festival is expected to host the debut of the short film ‘Non oggi’, directed by Sergio Castellitto.
Entities
Giovanni Veronesi · University of Messina · Messina · Lucca Film Festival · Lucca
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second edition of Scriptopìa, Italy’s first festival dedicated to screenwriters, concluded on September 28.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival aims to reduce the training gap between northern and southern Italian institutions.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The XXVI edition of the Incontri del Cinema d’Essai will be held in Lucca from October 4 to 8, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lucca event will feature Italian and international premieres, professional meetings, and the FICE Awards.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesItalian film festivals: Scriptopìa concludes in Messina and Lucca announces cinema event
Italy hosts major film events: the Scriptopìa screenwriting festival recently concluded in Messina, while Lucca prepares for the XXVI Incontri del Cinema d’Essai in October 2026.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesItalian cinema: New film premieres announced for Lucca and Rome
Italian cinema highlights include the preview of Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio ride’ in Lucca and the debut of Sergio Castellitto’s short film ‘Non oggi’ at the Rome Film Festival.
Sources
ilcittadinodimessina.it · luccaindiretta.it · molfettaviva.it · panorama.it · quilivorno.it · quinlan.it · viaggiando-italia.it