Ciné 2018: Italian Cinema's New Slate and Strategies for Survival
On the fourth day of Ciné 2018, the focus shifted to the well-being of cinemas, the state of Italian film, and the importance of cooperation between producers, distributors, and exhibitors. The conversations aimed to foster a diverse cinematic environment. Despite facing obstacles, Italian cinema showcased impressive titles for late 2018 and 2019, featuring both international films and potential Oscar nominees. Key films highlighted include "Un figlio all'improvviso" by Sébastien Thiéry and Vincent Lobelle, "L'apparizione" by Xavier Giannoli, "Disobedience" by Sebastián Lelio, "Three Faces" by Jafar Panahi, "Under the Silver Lake," and "Ash is Purest White." Adler Entertainment's offerings comprise "A Modern Family," "La settima musa," "Zanna Bianca," and "Don't Worry," while Medusa Film presents "Amici come prima," "Bugiardi," and "L'uomo del labirinto."
Key facts
- Ciné 2018 fourth day discussed cinema health, Italian cinema, and producer-distributor-exhibitor synergies.
- Need for a 'new,' multicultural, and more current cinema space was highlighted.
- Italian cinema presents strong titles for second half of 2018 and 2019 despite crisis.
- Cinema 2018-19 lineup includes international films and Oscar contenders.
- French comedy 'Un figlio all'improvviso' by Sébastien Thiéry and Vincent Lobelle.
- Xavier Giannoli's 'L'apparizione' with Vincent Lindon and Galatéa Bellugi.
- Sebastián Lelio's 'Disobedience' starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola.
- Cannes Competition titles: 'Three Faces' (Jafar Panahi), 'Under the Silver Lake' (Andrew Garfield, Riley Keough), 'Ash is Purest White' (Jia Zhang-ke).
- Adler Entertainment releases four titles in H2 2018: 'A Modern Family,' 'La settima musa,' 'Zanna Bianca,' Gus Van Sant's 'Don't Worry' (Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara).
- Medusa Film presents all-Italian lineup: Christian De Sica and Massimo Boldi in 'Amici come prima' (Christmas 2018); Ficarra e Picone for 2019.
- Volfango De Biasi directs 'Bugiardi' and 'Nessuno come noi'; Donato Carrisi's 'L'uomo del labirinto' based on his novel.
Entities
Artists
- Sébastien Thiéry
- Vincent Lobelle
- Xavier Giannoli
- Vincent Lindon
- Galatéa Bellugi
- Sebastián Lelio
- Naomi Alderman
- Rachel Weisz
- Rachel McAdams
- Alessandro Nivola
- Jafar Panahi
- Andrew Garfield
- Riley Keough
- Jia Zhang-ke
- Gus Van Sant
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Rooney Mara
- John Callahan
- Christian De Sica
- Massimo Boldi
- Ficarra e Picone
- Volfango De Biasi
- Donato Carrisi
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Ciné 2018
- Adler Entertainment
- Medusa Film
- Artribune
- Vatican
Locations
- France
- London
- United Kingdom
- Italy