Auckland

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Auckland, featuring the New Zealand premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

28th September, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at the fabulous Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket.

All tickets $25 including a choice of Italian beverage. Seats are limited so booking is advised. See here for booking information.

Wellington

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Wellington, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

12th October, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at Paramount Cinemas.

All tickets $25 including a choice of Italian beverage. See here for booking information.

Join us as we definitely celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Christchurch, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

19th October, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at Hollywood Cinema, Sumner.

All tickets $20 including a choice of Italian beverage. Pre-purchase is advised. See here for booking information.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Dunedin, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

26th October, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at Rialto Cinemas.

All tickets $20 including a choice of Italian beverage. See here for booking information.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Nelson, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

2nd November, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at the Suter Theatre.

All tickets $25 including a choice of Italian beverage. Seats are very limited so booking is advised. See here for booking information.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Hawke's Bay, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

9th November, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at Cinema Gold, Havelock North.

All tickets $22 including a choice of Italian beverage. Pre-purchase is advised. See here for booking information.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the 16th Italian Film festival in Tauranga, featuring the premier of 'The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)'. This touching and nostalgic drama, from Paolo Virzì, director of the 2009 festival's opening night smash-hit 'Her Whole Life Ahead', was Italy's nomination to the 2010 Academy Awards. See here for more details on this film.

16th November, 7:00 for a 7:30pm screening at Rialto Cinemas.

All tickets $22 including a choice of Italian beverage. See here for booking information.