The Dante Alighieri Society of WA is proud to present

the fourth edition of its CINEFORUM!

2025 PROGRAM

Cineforum Dante is a cultural initiative developed by the Dante Alighieri Society of Western Australia, a registered non-profit organization committed to promoting Italian language and culture. As the only cinema club in Western Australia dedicated to screening classic Italian films, we offer a unique space for film lovers to explore the richness of Italy’s cinematic heritage.

Our events are always free and open to the public, and each screening is followed by a lively discussion designed to deepen appreciation and critical understanding of Italian cinema. Unless otherwise indicated, screenings and presentations take place at the University of Western Australia.

Thank you for following and supporting Cineforum Dante — we look forward to welcoming you!

Fernando Porta

Further info and updates about the events will be published on Facebook, Instagram and on our website closer to the date.

All movies with Italian original soundtrack and English subtitles

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Friday 21st March, 7.00 pm

“Mirabile visione: Inferno” (2022)

by Matteo Gagliardi

This event opens the 2025 program and is also held to celebrate “Dantedi’”, the annual initiative in honour of Dante Alighieri. Mirabile Visione: Inferno, is the thought-provoking docu-film directed by Matteo Gagliardi that questions what Dante might think of our world if he came back to life today.

UWA Campus (Ross Lecture Theatre – G.41 – Physics Building)

This is a FREE EVENT – No booking is necessary

Friday 25th April, 7.00 pm – “La ragazza di Bube” (1964) by Luigi Comencini

with Claudia Cardinale, George Chakiris, Marc Michel

This movie will commemorate Italian Liberation Day (25th April). Screening will start at 7.00 pm at UWA Campus (Ross Lecture Theatre – G.41 – Physics Building).

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 16th May, 6.30 pm – “Cuore sacro” (2004) by Ferzan Özpetek

with Barbora Bobulova, Andrea Di Stefano, Lisa Gastoni

Screening will start at 6.30 pm at UWA Campus (Ross Lecture Theatre – G.41 – Physics Building). Doors open at 6.00

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 6th June, 6.30 pm – “L’onorevole Angelina” (1947) by Luigi Zampa

starring Anna Magnani, Nando Bruno, Ave Ninchi, Ernesto Almirante

This movie will commemorate Italian National Day / “Festa della Repubblica” (2nd June). Screening will take place at UWA Campus (Ross Lecture Theatre – G.41 – Physics Building).

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 18th July, 6.30 pm – “La stanza del figlio” (2001) by Nanni Moretti

with Nanni Moretti, Laura Morante, Jasmine Trinca, Giuseppe Sanfelice, Stefano Abbati, Stefano Accorsi

Screening will take place at UWA Campus (Ross Lecture Theatre – G.41 – Physics Building).

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 22nd August, 6.30 pm – “La ragazza in vetrina” (1961) by Luciano Emmer

with Lino Ventura, Magali Noël, Marina Vlady, Bernard Fresson

This movie will commemorate the Day of the Sacrifice of Italian Workers in the World (8th August). Screening will start at UWA Campus (Ross LT, Physics Building) at 7.00 pm .

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 26th September [new date!], 6.30 pm – “Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto” (1970) by Elio Petri

Starring Gian Maria Volontè, Florinda Bolkan, Gianni Santuccio, Orazio Orlando. Screenplay by Ugo Pirro and Elio Petri.

Screening will start at UWA Campus (Ross LT, Physics Building) at 7.00 pm .

This is a FREE EVENT. No booking is necessary.

Friday 31st October, (new date) 7.00 pm – “Guendalina” (1957) by Alberto Lattuada

with Jacqueline Sassard, Raf Mattioli, Sylva Koscina, Raf Vallone, Leda Gloria. Script by Valerio Zurlini, Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi.

Tuesday 25th November (new date!), 7.00 pm – “Matrimonio all’italiana” (1964) by Vittorio De Sica

EVENT WAS CANCELLED

with Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni

This event is a collaboration with A.N.F.E. Fremantle and will take place on the premises of the Italian Club (65 Marine Terrace). Screening starts at 7.00 pm and there is an entry ticket of $ 10 inclusive of tea and coffee during the interval.

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