EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE LOVE AFFAIR, THE ST. ALi ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SPRING!  

Presented by Palace, the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival’s annual Spring escape to Italy is one step closer with the announcement of the full programme. From 17 September for four weeks, a bellissimo selection of box office hits and award-winning films will dazzle screens in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Ballarat, Byron Bay and Ballina.

The festival opens with Paolo Genovese’s record-breaking hit SOMEBODY TO LOVE (FolleMente), a romantic comedy with an all-star cast including Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati and Vittoria Puccini. Following the global success of Perfect Strangers (IFF 16), writer/director Genovese’s latest film reveals the innermost thoughts and uncertainties of a modern Italian couple on their awkward first date. 

Following its World Premiere at the Opening Night of the 2025 Venice International Film Festival later this month, Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film LA GRAZIA is this year's Festival Centrepiece. The highly anticipated drama stars Toni Servillo, Anna Ferzetti and Massimo Venturiello. 

 FESTIVAL DATES

CANBERRA: 17 September - 15 October
ADELAIDE: 17 September - 14 October
SYDNEY: 18 September - 15 October
MELBOURNE: 19 September - 16 October
BALLARAT: 20 September - 16 October
BRISBANE: 24 September - 22 October
BYRON BAY & BALLINA: 25 September - 15 October
PERTH: 25 September - 22 October