Italian Cinema at the 68th Berlinale: Laura Bispuri's 'Figlia Mia' in Competition

The 68th Berlinale, which runs until February 25, 2018, highlights a notable Italian representation. Laura Bispuri's second feature, 'Figlia Mia,' delves into the female experience through the stories of three women: Alba Rohrwacher, Valeria Golino, and Sara Casu. In the Culinary Cinema section, Jacopo Quadri's documentary 'Lorello e Brunello' is being showcased, while Gregorio Franchetti's short film 'Cena d’aragoste' is part of Generation Kplus. Rosella Postorino's book 'Le assaggiatrici' is included in Books at Berlinale. Jonas Carpignano is on the jury for debut films. Matilda De Angelis shines as Italy's European Shooting Star with 'Youtopia.' The Panorama section features 'La terra dell’abbastanza' by brothers Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo, focusing on two friends entangled in crime, alongside Babak Jalali's 'Land,' which tells the story of a Native American family waiting for their son’s return from Afghanistan.