Detroit Italian Film Festival

Enjoy the local premiere of 13 recent Italian films plus a short film program shown in Italian language with English subtitles at 6 locations: Detroit Institute of Arts, University of Michigan (UofM), Wayne State University (WSU), Michigan State University (MSU), Chippewa Valley High School and Schoolcraft College. Presented under the auspices of the Consulate of Italy in Detroit. FREE admission.

Schedule

April 19, 2025

THE TRAINERS  Director, Andrea Jublin, Comedy, 2024, 100 min

5:00 pm  Henrichsen Auditorium, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp

Pasquale dreams of owning a canine training center. He organizes a class but his flyer ends up being misunderstood by several parents who bring their unruly children to the week-long session instead of their dog.

A WORLD APART  Director, Riccardo Milani, Comedy, 2024, 112 min

7:30 pm  Henrichsen Auditorium, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp

After years of teaching in Rome, Michele moves to a village in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park. But unwelcome news arrives: his new school will be forced to close. Thus begins a race to save the school…whatever it takes!

Admission: Free

Date: April 4 – 27, 2025