ST. ALi Italian Film Festival will return to cinemas in 2026

RETURNING SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2026
PROSECCO PREVIEWEscape to the sun-soaked shores of Sardinia for our 2026 Festival Prosecco Preview of Life is Life, one of Italy’s biggest recent box office hits from award-winning director Riccardo Milani. Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival before this charming true story of family and cultural identity on Thursday 10 September. 
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Festival Dates

Adelaide

16 Sep - 13 Oct

Canberra

16 Sep - 14 Oct

Byron Bay

17 Sep - 14 Oct

Sydney

17 Sep - 14 Oct

Ballarat

18 Sep - 15 Oct

Melbourne

18 Sep - 15 Oct

Brisbane

24 Sep - 18 Oct

Perth

24 Sep - 18 Oct

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First Highlights Announced

Prosecco Preview

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!

Australian Premiere

Special Presentation

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.

Australian Premiere

The Eyes of Others

Gli occhi degli altri

Set on the scenic Pontine Islands archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, this provocative erotic thriller is an intense tale of passion and crime in the privileged classes inspired by true events and starring Jasmine Trinca and Filippo Timi.

Australian Premiere

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.

Australian Premiere

Twin Stars

Stella gemella

Featuring stellar supporting performances from Margherita Buy and Laura Morante, this new comedy from Luca Lucini is a story of family, transformation, modern love, and self-discovery.

Australian Premiere

Classmates

Domani interrogo

This intergenerational dramatic comedy about the power of education, respect and community, based on Gaja Cenciarelli’s novel, stars Anna Ferzetti as a devoted English teacher assigned to the toughest class in a Rome high school.

Australian Premiere

Incanto

In this fantasy family adventure about the importance of imagination and kindness, a young girl escapes her controlling guardian and discovers a magical circus, where she begins to find her voice.

Australian Premiere

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