Year: 2016

I vitelloni (1953) 1h 48m Directed by Federico Fellini  Federico Fellini’s first international success is a character study of five young men at crucial turning points in their lives as they dream of success outside of their small Italian town.       

Palio (2015) 1h 32m Directed by Cosima Spender             A young A Twice a year the Italian city of Siena goes crazy for the oldest horse race in the world. This documentary captures the enthralling journey of a young jockey as he prepares to race in the Palio and hopes to beat his former mentor.

La finestra di fronte  (2003) 1h 47m Directed by Ferzan Özpetek  Overburdened and stuck in an unhappy marriage, Giovanna begins to contemplate her life. As she reflects, she turns to the man who lives across from her. 

Il sorpasso (1962) 1h 48m Directed by Dino Risi In this coming of age film, an impulsive showoff, Bruno, takes the shy law student, Roberto, for a two-day road trip through the Roman and Tuscany countryside

Come mix and mingle with other Italian students, Itaian faculty, and staff in the Italian Department. This event is intended for Major and Certificate students or prospective students. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here!

Dr. Lewis, Dr. Ngilla, and Dr. Treacy will discuss their experiences on the academic job market, research, and teaching portfolios. Graduate students are invited and encouraged to attend. Participants Bios: Mary Anne Lewis (Ohio Wesleyan, PhD Yale University), specialist in North African literature and culture. Title of the talk: “The Moroccan Years of Lead Go …