SYNOPSIS

In Jerusalem Jesus Christ gathers with his apostles for one final meal before his crucifixion. As the supper continues, Jesus predicts one of them will betray him. This significant event, filled with themes of love, forgiveness, and teachings that transcend through time, continues to resonate through history.

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directed by Federico Siano (Italy, 2025) – 82′

Cast: Giulia Piscitelli, Federico Siano, Salvatore Testa, Alberto De Santo, Loredana De Vita, Mario Mauro
Screenplay: Federico Siano, Giulia Piscitelli, Salvatore Testa
Producers: Luca Visingardi, Federico Siano, Giulia Piscitelli, Salvatore Testa
Cinematography: Luca Visingardi
Editing: Luca Visingardi
Music: Gianluigi Capasso, Angelo Bibita, Ugo Ruocco

Aria is the lover of Walter, a young businessman still tied to his wife. When Aria becomes pregnant, Walter proposes a disturbing pact: his loyal handyman Noah will take care of her throughout the pregnancy. But Walter’s plan goes further, exploiting Noah’s hidden attraction to Aria. What begins as a passionate affair slowly turns into a tense psychological game, where desire, manipulation and control blur the boundaries between love and possession.

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American painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel has been honored with the LA, Italia – Marina Cicogna Award, a tribute to the late, Oscar-winning producer Marina Cicogna, one of the true pioneers of the Italian Film Festival on the eve of the Academy Awards, alongside Lina Wertmüller, Franco Nero, Tony Renis and festival founder Pascal Vicedomini.

The award will be presented by Franco Nero himself to the celebrated New York artist — whose highly anticipated new film In the Hand of Dante is set for release this year — during the traditional Nominee Gala on Friday, February 28, at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles. The evening will also bring together many of the key figures of the Italian showcase in Hollywood, organized by the Capri Institute with the support of MiC and Intesa Sanpaolo, alongside Adamantis Europe Ltd, ENIT, Scabec, Givova and Riflessi.

Among the distinguished guests will be Cynthia Sleiter, Academy Award nominee for the production design of Conclave; director Mauro Borrelli, whose eagerly awaited film The Last Supper will close the 20th edition of LA, Italia on Saturday afternoon; composer Fabrizio Mancinelli, who scored Anuja, nominated for Best Live Action Short Film; and Francesco Merola, representing his late father Mario Merola, a beloved icon of the Italian community on the U.S. West Coast. Also in attendance will be Sergio Castellitto, recently honored alongside Ralph Fiennes and Conclave director Edward Berger, as well as Academy Award winners Mira Sorvino and Nick Vallelonga, together with many long-time friends of the festival.

Schnabel made his mark as a filmmaker with Before Night Falls, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director, before going on to direct The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, winning Best Director at Cannes and receiving another Oscar nomination. His acclaimed filmography also includes Miral and At Eternity’s Gate, dedicated to Vincent van Gogh.

His latest work, filmed largely in Italy between Sicily, Rome, Florence and Venice, boasts an extraordinary international cast including Gerard Butler (in a dual role), Al Pacino, Jason Momoa, John Malkovich, Gal Gadot, Oscar Isaac and Martin Scorsese, alongside Franco Nero, Fortunato Cerlino, Sabrina Impacciatore, Lorenzo Zurzolo and many others. The film is already being closely courted by both the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, confirming its status as one of the most eagerly awaited titles of the year.

L'articolo JULIAN SCHNABEL FETED WITH THE ‘LA, ITALIA – MARINA CICOGNA’ AWARD proviene da Los Angeles Film Festival.

LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 – British actor Ralph Fiennes, Italian Actor Sergio Castellitto and director Edward Berger were feted last night with several LA, Italia Awards for ‘Conclave’ including Best Movie, Best Actor and Best Director of the Year. The ceremony was held at the Hollywood Chinese Theater.
Fiennes, who led Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini to victory at the SAG Awards last Sunday after winning the BAFTA, expressed all his deep love for Italy and gratitute to Italian cinema workers in Cinecittà’.
“We are delighted to honor a true cinema legend like Ralph Fiennes, who has given extraordinary depth to Cardinal Lawrence in a film that has already become a cult classic in cinema history,” said Pascal Vicedomini, founder and producer of LA, ITALIA. “And even more to express our admiration to a young master of Cinema, such as Edward Berger, and it threw giant of the Italian Cinema, Sergio Castellitto” said Pascal.
The most anticipated Italian-themed event worldwide is promoted with the support of the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo and under the patronage of Maeci, Mimit, and Mit, along with the Italian system on the West Coast (Consulate General, Italian Cultural Institute, Ice, and Enit), with the participation of Scabec, Riflessi – Made in Italy, Givova, Rainbow, Studios, and Adamantis Europe Ltd.
LA, ITALIA 2025 was inaugurated on Sunday by Consul General Raffaella Valentini and Beverly Hills Deputy Mayor Sharona Nazarian, with the U.S. premiere of L’orto americano by Pupi Avati. The event was attended by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Nick Vallelonga, festival presidents Franco Nero and Raffaella De Laurentiis, actors Jack Huston, Frank Grillo, and Joe Cortese, as well as Oscar-winning composer Diane Warren.

(L to R) Director Edward Berger and actor Ralph Fiennes on the set of CONCLAVE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

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The Los Angeles, Italia – Film, Fashion and Art Festival is now open for submissions on FilmFreeway, inviting filmmakers from around the world to enter their original works for consideration in the official competition taking place March 8–14, 2026 in Hollywood, California. This prestigious annual event — now in its 21st edition — celebrates Italian motion pictures, fashion, art, music and cultural excellence on the global stage and is held annually right before the Academy Awards® week in the heart of Los Angeles at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Over the years, this contest has attracted a growing number of talented entrants, with filmmakers from around the globe submitting shorts, medium-length films and feature-length projects eager to be part of this dynamic festival experience. Filmmakers who have already entered represent a vibrant, diverse range of voices and styles — and you can join them with your work!

The festival competition accepts Feature films (over 60 minutes), Medium films (20–59 minutes) and Short films (under 20 minutes), all of which must be original works not previously screened in other local festivals. Selected films will enjoy worldwide free streaming access during the festival via the Eventive platform, gaining exposure to international audiences and industry professionals alike. All selected entries receive the official Los Angeles, Italia “Laurel” for promotional use, and winners in each category will be honored with awards decided by the festival’s Academy Scientific Board — a jury composed of renowned industry figures with deep roots in cinema, art and culture.

Technical and promotional materials — including a pressbook, stills, and a trailer — are required at submission, and all non-English works must include English subtitles. Submission deadlines include regular, late and extended dates — with standard entry currently available for free or a modest fee depending on timing and membership status.

Whether you’re a seasoned director or an emerging storyteller, don’t miss this exciting chance to showcase your film in one of the most celebrated international festivals honoring Italian and global cinema — submit your work today on FilmFreeway and be part of Los Angeles, Italia 2026!

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Photo: Agostino Penna, Raffaella De Laurentiis, Sage Lavinia Huston, Jack Huston, Franco Nero, Nick Vallelonga

L'articolo ACTOR AND DIRECTOR JACK HUSTON HONORED WITH THE ‘LA, ITALIA – EXCELLENCE’ AWARD ON THE OPENING NIGHT GALA OF THE 20TH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL AT TCL CHINESE THEATRE proviene da Los Angeles Film Festival.

Photo: Antonella Salvucci, Antonio e Pupi Avati, Raffaella De Laurentiis, Sharona R. Nazarian (Vice Mayor Beverly Hills), Agostino Penna

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Maestro Pupi Avati’s latest film, “The American Backyard”, will have its U.S. premiere on February 23 at the 20th edition of the LA, Italia – Film, Fashion and Arts Festival. Partly shot in the United States, the film debuted at the Venice Film Festival and is based on Avati’s gothic novel of the same name. Set during Italy’s Liberation and the post-war Midwest, the story follows a young Italian man who moves to America in search of a woman he loves, only to encounter a chilling mystery.

The movie features a stellar cast, including Filippo Scotti, Roberto De Francesco, Chiara Caselli, and Rita Tushingham. Produced by Duea Film, Minerva Pictures, and Rai Cinema, with 01 Distribution handling its release, “The American Backyard” showcases Avati’s masterful storytelling and is among the highlights of this year’s festival.

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L'articolo LEGENDARY ITALIAN FILMMAKER PUPI AVATI OPENED LA ITALIA 2025 WITH HIS LATEST MOVIE “THE AMERICAN BACKYARD” AND RECEIVED “LA, ITALIA – EXCELLENCE” AWARD BY ENIT WITH THE PRODUCER ANTONIO AVATI proviene da Los Angeles Film Festival.