Fare Cinema 2025 Celebrates Italian Film Culture in New Delhi
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre hosts the 8th edition of the global cinematic showcase
From June 10 to July 1
This summer, New Delhi once again becomes a cinematic window into Italy as Fare Cinema 2025 returns to the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre. Organized in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, this internationally celebrated showcase (running June 10 to July 1) offers a rare chance to experience award-winning contemporary Italian cinema—free of charge.
Now in its 8th edition, Fare Cinema is more than just a film series—it’s a cultural bridge that captures the richness, transformation, and complexity of modern Italian storytelling. With screenings every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, the 2025 edition will present a selection of biographical dramas, coming-of-age tales, and cinematic mysteries—films that explore Italian identity with cinematic craft and emotional resonance.
Cinema as a Bridge Between Cultures
Andrea Anastasio, Director of the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, views cinema as an honest and organic medium for building cultural connections. “Most of the work we do is aimed at generating a beautiful platform where India and Italy can know each other in a deeper way,” he shares.
Anastasio also revealed exciting plans for Indo-Italian collaborations through late 2025 and 2026. Upcoming initiatives include a major exhibition at Humayun’s Tomb Museum, and a lecture series with renowned scholars like Romila Thapar and Naman Ahuja, exploring Indo-Roman ties through ancient maritime routes and Gandharan art.
Films You Won’t Want to Miss
This year’s lineup is carefully curated to reflect contemporary Italian cinema’s new language—grounded in heritage, yet refreshed by modern perspectives.
Among the highlights:
- Una storia senza nome (The Stolen Caravaggio) – A thrilling opener inspired by the real-life theft of a Caravaggio masterpiece by the mafia in the 1960s.
- Enrico Piaggio – Un Sogno Italiano – A post-war biopic of the visionary behind Vespa, a name that still resonates in India.
- Settembre – A sensitive romantic drama tackling evolving relationships in today’s Italy.
- Stranizza d’amuri (Fireworks) – Giuseppe Fiorello’s directorial debut set in conservative 1980s Sicily, exploring identity, love, and resistance—winner of the David di Donatello Award for Best First Film.
“This new wave of directors is not just inheriting Italy’s cinematic past—they’re reimagining it,” notes Anastasio. “They reflect a maturity and courage that resonates universally.”
Parallel Celebrations in Bologna: A Sholay Moment
While Delhi hosts Fare Cinema, Anastasio will attend Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, where a restored version of Sholay will premiere on June 27 at Piazza Maggiore—a milestone for Indian film preservation. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, founder of the Film Heritage Foundation, will be honored for his archival work, symbolizing yet another powerful link between India and Italy through cinema.
“This moment is historic,” says Anastasio. “India’s cinematic legacy being honoured in Italy while we showcase Italian films in Delhi—it’s the essence of what cultural dialogue truly means.”
Screenings are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Attendees must carry a valid photo ID. Children below the age of 12 are not permitted.
Screening Schedule:
- Tuesday, June 10 | 6:30 PM
Una storia senza nome (The Stolen Caravaggio) – Dir. Roberto Andò - Tuesday, June 17 | 6:30 PM
Domenica Sera (Sunday Evening) – Dir. Matteo Tortone
Enrico Piaggio – Un Sogno Italiano – Dir. Umberto Marino - Tuesday, June 24 | 6:30 PM
Settembre – Dir. Giulia Steigerwalt - Tuesday, July 1 | 6:30 PM
Stranizza d’amuri (Fireworks) – Dir. Giuseppe Fiorello
