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The Best of Italian Cinema on View at Habitat International Film Festival
The Sunday Guardian
|March 23, 2025
For lovers of Italian cinema, this is a moment to revel in its legacy. From the stark realism of Italian neorealism to the dreamlike excesses of Fellini, Italian cinema has defined and redefined itself across decades, influencing filmmakers, critics, and audiences alike.
The Habitat International Film Festival (HIFF) 2025, held at the India Habitat Centre from 21 to 30 March 2025, is poised to be an unmissable event for cinephiles, a grand stage where the rich heritage of Italian cinema is being celebrated with unparalleled fervor.
This year's festival, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, the India Habitat Centre, Cineteca di Bologna, and L'Immagine Ritrovata, is showcasing a specially curated selection of iconic and contemporary Italian films.
The Italian Focus at HIFF 2025 is not merely an exhibition of cinema but an ode to a nation whose contribution to the art form has been as profound as it is timeless.
For lovers of Italian cinema, this is a moment to revel in its legacy. From the stark realism of Italian neorealism to the dreamlike excesses of Fellini, Italian cinema has defined and redefined itself across decades, influencing filmmakers, critics, and audiences alike.
Andrea Anastasio, renowned artist and director of the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, rejoices, "Italy as the Focus Country at HIFF 2025 is a wonderful opportunity to share our deep-rooted passion for cinema with Indian audiences. Our approach has been twofold—showcasing outstanding contemporary films and highlighting the exceptional film restoration work done by Cineteca di Bologna and L'Immagine Ritrovata. These institutions have preserved cinematic heritage for future generations, ensuring that masterpieces are not lost to time."
The Italian showcase at HIFF 2025 is not simply a nostalgic gaze into the past but a dynamic, living tribute to the ever-evolving landscape of Italian storytelling. The festival will juxtapose the classics—films that shaped the grammar of world cinema—with contemporary masterpieces that continue to push boundaries.
This story is from the March 23, 2025 edition of The Sunday Guardian.
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