(23 February 2016) A little over a month ago – on January 19 – director Ettore Scola passed away in Rome: the icon of Italian cinema was father of masterpieces like “C’eravamo tanto amati” (1974), “Brutti, sporchi e cattivi” (1976), “Una giornata particolare” (1977), and “La famiglia” (1987). Today, the Lazio Region and the Roma Lazio Film Commission decided to celebrate his art and genius with an international event, ”Tribute to Ettore Scola,” scheduled for tomorrow – February 24 – in Paris. At 6pm, the evening will begin at the Italian Cultural Institute of the city (5, Rue de Varenne) with the screening of the 1983 film “Ballando, Ballando” (Le bal). The following debate will be introduced by Luciano Sovena, president of the Rome Lazio Film Commission, with speakers Nicola Zingaretti, President of the Lazio Region, Marina Valensise, Director of Italian Cultural Institute in Paris, and Jean Gili, Film critic and historian. The tribute to Scola was strongly backed by Zingaretti to celebrate the director’s relationship with the French cinema and public through a representative film of his relationship with France. “Le Bal” was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 1984 and won the César Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Score, the David di Donatello for Best Film and the prize for Best Director at the Berlin Festival. (Red)
