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Holy Cannoli

Che Dio perdona a tutti

A story of love, faith and delicious pastries, this box office hit romantic comedy and homage to Palermo from Pierfrancesco 'Pif' Diliberto follows the love story of a real estate agent with a passion for desserts who falls for a charming pastry chef.

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Sweetheart

Gioia mia

A reluctant summer together transforms into an enchanting adventure when a young boy discovers his aunt's mysterious Sicilian house holds secrets and, perhaps, ancient spirits lurking within its walls in this award-winning drama.

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Three Goodbyes

Tre ciotole

A life-affirming tale based on the bestselling novel by Michela Murgia, this bittersweet romantic drama starring Alba Rohrwacher and Elio Germano follows a couple who split up after what seems like a trivial argument.

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Life is Life

La vita va così

Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani chronicles the intertwined lives of a community in the picturesque landscapes of Sardinia that is facing the prospect of a luxury resort development on their unspoiled coastline. Prosecco Preview on Thursday 10 September Tickets on Sale Now!

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Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion

A must watch for fashion lovers, this star-studded documentary traces the rise of Italy’s style empires through the story of the legendary families that have been ruling it for decades, and features the final on-screen interview of Giorgio Armani.

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Separate Beds

2 cuori e 2 capanne

She dislikes men and he dislikes complications, but when a night of passion makes them inseparable, two irreconcilable opposites will have to learn to coexist in this box office hit romantic comedy starring Edoardo Leo and Claudia Pandolfi.

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The Greater Good

Il bene comune

Directed by and starring Rocco Papaleo, this bittersweet ensemble comedy is a heartfelt love letter to Basilicata, following a hiking group whose search for an ancient pine tree in Pollino National Park becomes a life-changing journey.

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The Echo Chamber

Direct from the 2026 Venice International Film Festival and based on Bernardo Bertolucci's final screenplay, this romantic drama and story of love, memory and blurred boundaries stars Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon.

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