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Documentary on Rome's Conventicola degli Ultramoderni premieres on Sky Arte

other · 2026-04-30

Sky Arte will premiere the documentary 'Ultramoderni' on May 3, 2026, exploring the Conventicola degli Ultramoderni, a contemporary variety theater in Rome's San Lorenzo district. Founded by Sior Mirkaccio and Madame de Freitas, who met in 2011, the venue blends retro-futurist imagery with vintage traditions, offering cabaret, burlesque, and music. The film, shot at the venue, features interviews with the duo and performance excerpts, tracing the rise of this cultural hub that reinvents the past without nostalgia.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Ultramoderni' premieres on Sky Arte on May 3, 2026.
  • The Conventicola degli Ultramoderni is located in Rome's San Lorenzo district.
  • Founded by Sior Mirkaccio and Madame de Freitas, who met in 2011.
  • The venue offers a mix of music, cabaret, burlesque, and contemporary variety.
  • The documentary includes interviews and performance excerpts.
  • The space has become a reference point for Rome's nightlife.
  • The project aims to reinvent the past without nostalgia.
  • Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Sior Mirkaccio
  • Madame de Freitas

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Rome
  • San Lorenzo
  • Italy

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