Spider-Man, Wajda's Posthumous Film, and The Cure Concert Movie Hit Italian Theaters
This week's Italian cinema lineup features three major releases: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home,' Andrzej Wajda's posthumous film 'Il ritratto negato,' and the concert movie 'The Cure – Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park London.' 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' earned €1,462,343 on July 10 alone, becoming the summer's most anticipated blockbuster. The film's promotional tour included an immersive event in Venice's Piazza San Marco. The plot follows Peter Parker on a European vacation with friends, where he is reluctantly recruited by Nick Fury to battle elemental creatures. 'Il ritratto negato' is a Polish biopic about artist Władysław Strzemiński, who was persecuted by the communist regime for refusing to conform to socialist realism. The film, released posthumously, is considered Wajda's spiritual testament. 'The Cure – Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park London' celebrates the band's 40th anniversary, directed by Tim Pope and curated by Robert Smith. The concert features performances by Interpol, Goldfrapp, Editors, Ride, Slowdive, and The Twilight Sad. Smith described it as 'the perfect way to celebrate 40 years of the band.'
Key facts
- Spider-Man: Far From Home earned €1,462,343 on July 10, 2019.
- The film's promotional event took place in Venice's Piazza San Marco.
- Il ritratto negato is a posthumous film by Andrzej Wajda, who died in 2016.
- The film depicts artist Władysław Strzemiński's persecution by the Polish communist regime.
- Strzemiński was expelled from the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź and the Union of Artists.
- The Cure concert movie was recorded in Dolby 5.1 and directed by Tim Pope.
- Robert Smith curated the film and called the concert 'the perfect way to celebrate 40 years.'
- The concert featured Interpol, Goldfrapp, Editors, Ride, Slowdive, and The Twilight Sad.
Entities
Artists
- Władysław Strzemiński
- Andrzej Wajda
- Robert Smith
- Tim Pope
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Academy of Fine Arts of Łódź
- Union of Artists
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia
- Movies Inspired
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Venice
- Piazza San Marco
- Poland
- Łódź
- London
- Hyde Park