ITALIAN CINEMA FESTIVAL – NEW ZEALAND 2025
In 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and the Embassy of Italy in Wellington will collaborate for the fifth consecutive year with Cinema Italiano Festival in New Zealand, the New Zealand institution that organizes a film festival focused on contemporary Italian films from the 29th of April 2025 till the 18th of January 2026. […]
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CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (CHIFF)
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is proud to collaborate with the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), returning to cinemas from 7 June to 20 July 2025 with a vibrant line-up of 19 hand-picked films for children aged 3+ and their families. As part of this collaboration, the Institute is delighted to co-present Bartali’s Bicycle, directed […]
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Presentation of the Book: Stephen Mould on Carlo Felice Cillario in conversation with Daniel Smith – Italian Maestro of the Australian Opera
This presentation is part of the cultural series “Traces of Italy – Legacies of Italians Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape” which explores the enduring legacy and influence of notable Italians who have left their mark on Australian society, culture, and the arts. In this context, in conversation with Daniel Smith, we are proud to introduce Stephen […]
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A TALE OF TWO BEINNALS: SHAZIA IMRAN’S ITALIAN CHAPTER
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present the cultural series “My Italian connections: Australian creatives inspired by Italy” As the first talk in the series: “A Tale of Two Biennales: Shazia Imran’s Italian Chapter”. On 24 July, Australian artist and sculptor Shazia Imran will share […]
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Painting With Stone – The Story of The Melocco Brothers by Zeny Edwards
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present the cultural series “Traces of Italy – Legacies of Italians Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape”, which explores the legacy and lasting influence of some of the most significant Italian figures who have left their mark in Australia. The […]
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Sul filo degli affetti: Il sogno di Arianna. Lanci and Piantelli’s duo
A musical and poetic journey into the emotional universe of Arianna, the mythical figure who stands as the ultimate symbol of the abandoned woman in the Baroque repertoire. The program explores the many shades of human emotion — from despair to forgiveness — through some of the most refined and moving musical works from the […]
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“Traces of Italy: Augusto Lorenzini – Legacy of a 19th-Century Artist Decorator” With Dr. Matthew Stephens & Sonia Audoly.
As the third event of the serie “Traces of Italy: Legacies of Italian Shaping Australia’s Cultural Landscape” the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney is proud to present a conversation about the fascinating story of Augusto Lorenzini and his impact on interior design in Sydney in the 1880s and 1890s. Born in Rome, Lorenzini perfected his […]
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From South to Vienna – Ida Pelliccioli on Tour
Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli, acclaimed for the expressive depth and originality of her interpretations, returns to Australia with a new tour that explores the musical landscape from the Baroque to early Romanticism, revealing hidden gems alongside celebrated masterpieces. With a refined repertoire and exceptional musical sensitivity, Ida will take audiences on a sonic journey from […]
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