Moscow – The breathtaking view of the Red Square from the Hotel National welcomes Italian cinema and “The Great Beauty,” brought by NICE – New Italian Cinema Events, in Moscow for a week of non-stop screenings and meetings. In a crowded press conference at Moscow’s Itar Tass, the 17th edition of the festival was presented. Director Viviana del Bianco and Naum Kleiman, director of the Kino Museum, presented the event alongside Samuela Isopi, First Counselor of the Embassy of the Year and Head of the Italy –Russia Year of Tourism, and Adriano dell’Asta, director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Moscow. Anita Kravos, Talia Concept in “The Great Beauty” was also present. “I never expected this reception, and I’m excited! I am here to present the N.I.C.E. Festival, promoting new of Italian cinema talents and the film ‘The Great Beauty.’ Italian culture continues to make movies worth of an Oscar. And this counts.” (9Colonne)
