Oliver Stone launches floating cinema arena in Rome
On August 24, 2020, the TIMvision Floating Theatre was launched by director Oliver Stone at Parco Centrale del Lago in Rome, Italy, serving as the inaugural Italian event for his autobiography tour 'Cercando la luce,' which is set to be released on August 27. The memoir explores his early life, experiences in Vietnam, achievements in Hollywood, and significant films. Following the book presentation, Stone screened 'Wall Street' (1987) alongside Fabia Bettini and Gianluca Giannelli. This floating cinema, equipped with 150 seats and wireless headphones, will showcase cult classics and premieres on weekends from August 24 to September 24. Notable screenings include 'Parasite' (August 25), '5 è il numero perfetto' (August 26), 'La donna scimmia' (August 28), and 'Mister Link' (September 13). Piera Detassis commended the partnership.
Key facts
- Oliver Stone inaugurated TIMvision Floating Theatre in Rome on August 24, 2020.
- The floating cinema is located at Parco Centrale del Lago (Laghetto dell'EUR), entrance via Africa.
- Stone presented his autobiography 'Cercando la luce' published by La nave di Teseo, available from August 27.
- Stone introduced the film 'Wall Street' (1987) with Fabia Bettini and Gianluca Giannelli.
- The cinema has 150 seats with wireless headphones and runs weekends from August 24 to September 24.
- Program includes 'Parasite' (black-and-white version) on August 25, '5 è il numero perfetto' on August 26, 'La donna scimmia' on August 28, and 'La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia' on August 30.
- Mister Link by Chris Butler screens on September 13 as an Oscar-nominated film.
- The initiative originated from lockdown window projections by Alice nella Città, involving over 200 windows worldwide.
Entities
Artists
- Oliver Stone
- Fabia Bettini
- Gianluca Giannelli
- Piera Detassis
- Igort
- Maria Sole Tognazzi
- Lorenzo Mattotti
- Chris Butler
- Zoe Saldana
- Hugh Jackman
- Timothy Olyphant
- Emma Thompson
- Ugo Tognazzi
- Marco Ferreri
Institutions
- TIMvision
- Alice nella Città
- Accademia del Cinema Italiano
- David di Donatello
- Cinema Caravaggio
- Leone Film Group
- 01 Distribution
- La nave di Teseo
- Moviement Village
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Parco Centrale del Lago
- Laghetto dell'EUR
- via Africa
- EUR
- Hollywood
- Vietnam
- Wall Street