16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul Presented by The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Aperitivo Italiano & Opening Night Film

Thursday, February 27

• Opening Night Aperitivo at 6:00pm with Live Music by Vittorio & The Bridges
• Opening Remarks at 7:30pm
• Opening Night Film at 7:45pm

MINNESOTA PREMIERE

ABOUT THE FILM (All films are presented in Italian with English subtitles)

A deeply personal and emotional exploration of a father-daughter relationship, where cinema acts as both a metaphor and a tool for connection, Il tempo che ci vuole tells the real story of screenwriter/director Francesca Comencini and her father Luigi, one of Italy’s leading director’s of the 60’s and 70’s. When the film begins, Luigi is working on his iconic film production of “Pinocchio”, and through this project he shares with his daughter both his work and his life. The film then evolves as the magic of childhood gives way to the complexities of adulthood. This transition and the inevitable loss of innocence are central themes, as is the way cinema shapes their connection and provides a language for their emotional exchanges. As the daughter grows, she begins to perceive the distance that grows between them, reflected in her belief that she will never measure up to her father. This recognition of a break with childhood is both painful and inevitable, with the father ultimately taking a decisive role in guiding her through a dark moment in her life.

Il tempo che ci vuole premiered out of competition at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival and has since become one of the most acclaimed and successful Italian films of the past year.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Francesca Comencini is an Italian director and screenwriter, daughter of the late director Luigi Comencini. She made her debut in 1984 with “Pianoforte”, and has since then made films, documentaries and series with a strong focus on reality, its conflicts, harshness and humanity. She particularly loves to portray female characters, trying to impose their centrality and strength. Some of her work include: “Elsa Morante” (1995), "Shakespeare a Palermo” (1997), “Le parole di mio padre” (2001), “Mi piace lavorare (Mobbing)” (2003), “Lo spazio bianco” (2009), “Un giorno speciale” (2012), and the successful tv series “Gomorra - La serie” (2014/2021).

TICKET INFO

Opening Night Tickets (Aperitivo + Movie):
$40.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$30.00 ICC and Film Society Members
$5.00 Students (Box Office Only; Limited availability)

Passes:
All-Access Festival Pass (Opening Night included):
$110.00 General Admission (+ $3.25 online fee)
$95.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students
6-Packs Passes (does not include Opening Night):
$65.00 General Admission (+ $2.00 online fee)
$55.00 ICC and Film Society Members, Students

Passes do not guarantee admission to screenings. To ensure admittance, passholders must reserve a ticket in advance either online or at the venue.