Ciné 2026: Italian Cinema Season Preview from Riccione
The 15th edition of Ciné – Giornate di Cinema in Riccione (June 30–July 3, 2026) showcased a vibrant Italian cinema landscape, countering recent box office struggles. Major auteurs dominate the upcoming season: Nanni Moretti returns with 'Succederà questa notte', Gianni Amelio with 'Nessun dolore', Mario Martone with 'Scherzetto', Ferzan Ozpetek with 'Nella gioia e nel dolore', and Daniele Vicari with 'Bianco racconta' about Walter Bonatti. Paolo Strippoli's 'L'estranea' (likely for Venice) and Andrea Pallaoro's 'The Echo Chamber' explore individual fragilities. Cultural memory projects include Nicola Prosatore's 'Je so pazzo' on Pino Daniele, Alina Marazzi's 'La ragazza con la Leica' on Gerda Taro, and Edoardo Gabbriellini's 'La città dei vivi' from Nicola Lagioia's book. Emerging talents debut: Valerio Lundini with 'Cambodia', Niccolò Falsetti with 'Caro mondo crudele', Kasia Smutniak with 'Mustang', Paola Randi with 'Se domani non torno' on Giulia Cecchettin, and Gianni Zanasi with 'È andata così'. Popular auteurs maintain quality: Alessandro Genovesi ('La notte delle fragole'), Luca Miniero ('Bentornati al Sud'), Giovanni Veronesi ('Dio ride'), and Paolo Zucca adapting Mattia Torre's 'Perfetta'. Disney Italia's animated 'Gatto' by Enrico Casarosa (of 'Luca' fame) closes the lineup. The season balances biographies, literary adaptations, comedies, and intimate stories, affirming auteur cinema as a tool to interpret reality.
Key facts
- 15th edition of Ciné – Giornate di Cinema took place in Riccione from June 30 to July 3, 2026.
- Nanni Moretti returns with 'Succederà questa notte'.
- Gianni Amelio presents 'Nessun dolore'.
- Mario Martone directs 'Scherzetto'.
- Ferzan Ozpetek's 'Nella gioia e nel dolore' continues his exploration of relationships.
- Daniele Vicari's 'Bianco racconta' focuses on Walter Bonatti's expedition.
- Paolo Strippoli's 'L'estranea' is expected at the Venice Film Festival.
- Andrea Pallaoro's 'The Echo Chamber' examines contemporary fragilities.
- Nicola Prosatore's 'Je so pazzo' portrays Pino Daniele.
- Alina Marazzi's 'La ragazza con la Leica' profiles photographer Gerda Taro.
- Edoardo Gabbriellini adapts Nicola Lagioia's 'La città dei vivi'.
- Valerio Lundini makes his film debut with 'Cambodia'.
- Niccolò Falsetti follows 'Margini' with 'Caro mondo crudele'.
- Kasia Smutniak directs 'Mustang'.
- Paola Randi's 'Se domani non torno' addresses Giulia Cecchettin's story.
- Gianni Zanasi presents 'È andata così'.
- Alessandro Genovesi directs 'La notte delle fragole'.
- Luca Miniero returns with 'Bentornati al Sud'.
- Giovanni Veronesi's 'Dio ride' is in the lineup.
- Paolo Zucca adapts Mattia Torre's monologue 'Perfetta'.
- Disney Italia's animated film 'Gatto' is directed by Enrico Casarosa.
- Italian cinema faces the challenge of reconnecting with audiences despite creative richness.
Entities
Artists
- Nanni Moretti
- Gianni Amelio
- Mario Martone
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Daniele Vicari
- Walter Bonatti
- Paolo Strippoli
- Andrea Pallaoro
- Nicola Prosatore
- Pino Daniele
- Alina Marazzi
- Gerda Taro
- Nicola Lagioia
- Edoardo Gabbriellini
- Valerio Lundini
- Niccolò Falsetti
- Kasia Smutniak
- Paola Randi
- Giulia Cecchettin
- Gianni Zanasi
- Alessandro Genovesi
- Luca Miniero
- Giovanni Veronesi
- Paolo Zucca
- Mattia Torre
- Enrico Casarosa
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Ciné – Giornate di Cinema
- The Walt Disney Italia
- Artribune
Locations
- Riccione
- Italy