Open Roads: New Italian Cinema

NAME OF FESTIVAL: Open Roads: New Italian Cinema

SINCE: 2002

WHERE: New York, NY, USA

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema offers North American audiences a diverse and extensive lineup of contemporary Italian films.

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema

The Time It Takes directed by Francesca Comencini

24th Open Roads: New Italian Cinema Announces Lineup, Opens with Francesca Comencini’s ‘The Time It Takes’

The 24th Open Roads: New Italian Cinema returns to Film at Lincoln Center in New York City from May 29 to June 5, 2025. It opens with the New York premiere of Francesca Comencini’s latest film, The Time It Takes

Comandante directed by Edoardo De Angelis

Edoardo De Angelis’ ‘Comandante’ to Open 23rd Open Roads: New Italian Cinema in NYC

Edoardo De Angelis’ Comandante, a maritime thriller set in the early years of World War II, starring Pierfrancesco Favino, will open the 23rd edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema.

The Hummingbird directed by Francesca Archibugi

Francesca Archibugi’s The Hummingbird to Kick Off Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2023 Lineup

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2023 opens with Francesca Archibugi’s The Hummingbird, adapted from Sandro Veronesi’s Strega Prize-winning novel.

Freaks Out directed by Gabriele Mainetti

Gabriele Mainetti’s FREAKS OUT to Kick Off 21st Open Roads: New Italian Cinema Lineup at Film at Lincoln Center

Freaks Out, Gabriele Mainetti’s wild, jaw-dropping historical fantasy will open the 21st Open Roads: New Italian Cinema at Film at Lincoln Center.

Hidden Away/Volevo nascondermi directed by Giorgio Diritti

Film at Lincoln Center Announces Lineup for Virtual 2021 Open Roads: New Italian Cinema Festival

Film at Lincoln Center announced the complete lineup of contemporary Italian films for the 2021 Open Roads: New Italian Cinema festival.

Piranhas (La paranza dei bambini) directed by Claudio Giovannesi

Film at Lincoln Center Announces Lineup for Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2019

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema returns to Film at Lincoln Center for the 19th edition offering a diverse lineup of contemporary Italian films. The Opening Night film is Claudio Giovannesi’s Piranhas.

17 Italian Films on Lineup for 18th Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, Opens with SICILIAN GHOST

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Istituto Luce Cinecittà announced the complete lineup of contemporary Italian films for the 18th edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema

FSLC’s Open Roads: New Italian Cinema Unveils 2017 Lineup, Opens with NY Premiere of INDIVISIBLE

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema opens with New York premiere of Edoardo De Angelis’s Indivisible, a captivating feature about talented conjoined twins.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Reveals Lineup for 2014 Open Roads: New Italian Cinema; Opens with “Those Happy Years (Anni felici)”

Those Happy Years (Anni felici)

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced the lineup for Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, which will take place from June 5-12, 2014. Open Roads has served as the leading North American showcase of contemporary Italian cinema for the past 13 years. This exceptionally strong and diverse edition includes the latest work from established veterans (Gianni Amelio, Roberto Andò, Daniele Luchetti) and top award winners, alongside promising new talents from both the commercial and independent spheres, with in-person appearances at many screenings.

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