Melbourne – From September 17 to October 22, Italian cinema takes over Australia. More than 30 Italian films will be screened in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide and Byron Bay, as the cities host the 15th edition of the “Lavazza Italian Film Festival.” Italian actors Kim Rossi Stuart, Micaela Ramazzotti, Monica Bellucci and Sergio Rubini will travel to Australia for the event, divided into four sections: “Italian Drama”, “Laughing Italian Style”, “Direct from Cannes” and “For Children.” Many small and independent productions and the first works of directors, such as Sebastiano Riso’s “éiù buio della mezzanotte,” Fabio Mollo’s “Il Sud è niente,” Alberto Fasulo’s “Tir” and Sydney Sibilia’s “Smetto quando voglio.” (9Colonne)
