The Big Screen
Increase your understanding of Italian culture through some of its finest films!
Course structure:
- 4 hours of general Italian in the morning
- 1 hour of Italian cinema in the afternoon
Course objective:
Deepen your understanding of Italian culture through critically acclaimed and internationally recognized films. These films provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Italian culture, traditions, and history. The course aims to enhance students' listening comprehension, conversational skills, and vocabulary extension.
Films analysed:
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La Vita è Bella (1997) - Winner of 3 Oscars, including Best Foreign Language Film. The film delicately handles a touching and dramatic theme with sensitivity and a touch of irony, thanks to Roberto Benigni's moving and charismatic performance.
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La Dolce Vita (1966) - Oscar winner for Best Costume Design and Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. An icon of pop culture, characterized by its surreal and fantastical style that significantly influenced international cinema with Federico Fellini's magical realism.
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La Grande Bellezza (2013) - Winner of the David di Donatello and the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Paolo Sorrentino pays homage to Fellini's masterpiece, inviting viewers to reflect on life's meaning through eccentric and complex characters.
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Il Postino (1994) - Holds the record for the longest run in foreign theaters, nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and critically acclaimed. One of the most significant films of the 1990s, featuring the exceptional performance of Massimo Troisi.
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Cinema Paradiso (1988) - Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film and acclaimed by critics as one of the greatest films of all time for its passionate portrayal of cinema and nostalgia for bygone days.
Final project:
Directors for a Day: Students will give a brief presentation on a film that represents and describes the culture of their own country.
Additional notes: Participants must have at least an A2 level of Italian proficiency to attend this course.
| If you want to find out your level of Italian, please do our test. |
If you want to know the cost to study with us, take a look at our price list. |
If you are interested in this course, book your place now. |
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If you want to find out your level of Italian, please do our test. |
|
If you want to know the cost to study with us, take a look at our price list. |
|
If you are interested in this course, book your place now. |