The Italian Cultural Institute in New York presents the first edition of the MedFilm Festival New York, an event dedicated to Mediterranean cinema and culture. This pilot program, directed by Ginella Vocca and curated by Alessandro Zoppo, brings to New York a selection of nine feature and short films over three days, showcasing some of the most significant works from the festival’s recent history. These films explore stories, identities, and contemporary visions of the Mediterranean region, fostering dialogue and cultural exchange.
Program film synopses
4:30 PM – Short Films
- Case cadute (Fallen Houses) – Gianluca Abbate (Italy, 2024, 16’)
- La Voix des autres (The Voice of Others) – Fatima Kaci (France, 2023, 30’)
5:30 PM — Coffee Break
6:00 PM — Feature Film
- Burning Days – Emin Alper (Turkey/France, 2022, 104’)
An award-winning political thriller, premiered at the Berlinale and winner of the MedFilm 2022 Special Jury Prize. A powerful and timely story about justice, power, and social conflict.
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