Opening Night
This fall, N.I.C.E. returns to the United States for its 36th edition, bringing audiences a new selection of contemporary Italian cinema and creating opportunities to meet filmmakers, writers, and critics. The program features outstanding first and second films alongside works by more established directors, spanning a range of genres and cinematic languages, from comedy to drama. The selection reflects the vitality and diversity of Italian cinema today, highlighting its ability to evolve while offering new perspectives, stories, and voices. The festival’s Artistic Director is Viviana del Bianco.
Program
Introduction of the film by Mila Tenaglia, Executive Director of NICE
Screening of Le Bambine (Mosquitos) by Italian directors Valentina and Nicole Bertani
(Running Time: 105′ – English subtitles)
Q&A with cast member Milutin Dapčević, who will be in attendance.
BIO
Valentina Bertani has an established career directing music videos (Ligabue, Negramaro, The Kolors) as well as high-profile commercials for brands like Gucci, Valentino, and Toyota. Her documentary The Crown Shyness(La timidezza delle chiome, 2022) premiered at the Venice Film Festival, was nominated for a David di Donatello, won a Silver Ribbon Award, screened at international festivals, and was broadcast by BBC Storyville.
Nicole Bertani is at her first experience behind the camera. She is an accomplished creative director, graphic designer, and filmmaker who has collaborated across print and digital with publishing groups and brands such as Bvlgari, Seletti, and Gucci.
About the film: 1997. Eight-year-old Linda drifts from her wealthy grandmother’s Swiss villa with her carefree mother, Eva. In Italy, they meet sisters Azzurra and Marta. A chance summer encounter binds the three girls in a gang to protect each other, their youth, and freedom. Around them swirl selfish parents chasing fragile dreams, gossiping neighbors, and a queer babysitter searching for belonging in a homophobic world.
Q&A with cast member Milutin Dapčević, who will be in attendance.
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