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The Casa Italiana of Nazareth College is a center for studying, appreciating, and celebrating the Italian and Italian American experience.
Documentary Film Series
The Casa Italiana welcomes two
Italian film directors for American premier
his semester, the Casa
Italiana is proud to host
the American premiers of
two Italian documentary
film directors, Alessandro
Di Gregorio and Emiliano Sacchetti.
Di Gregorio and Sacchetti have been
co-writing and filming documentaries since
2005. They are bringing two of their works
to the Casa Italiana for the first time,
Alessandro Di Gregorio
Per chi suona la campanella and 8744.
Born in Vasto, in the Abruzzo region,
Di Gregorio has spent time working as a
movie writer and an assistant director for
commercials and TV series. In 2005, he
shot his first documentary, 8744, which
was broadcasted by the History Channel in
Italy and won awards at the “Premio Libero
Bizzarri” and “Festival del Documentario
d’Abruzzo.” In 2009, he filmed Per chi suona
la campanella (For Whom the School Bell
Tolls), which was broadcasted by RAI 3 and
was a winner at the “Circeo Film Festival”
and at “Corto & Fieno Festival.” Currently
residing in Rome, he continues to direct
documentaries.
After studying Communication and
Sociology at the Università di Roma “La
Sapienza,” Emiliano Sacchetti worked for
many years in Public Relations. Since 2000,
Emiliano Sacchetti
he has worked in the radio and television
industry, as a screenplay writer and co-authoring
8744 and Per chi suona la campanella with Di Gregorio.
Please join us for this unique opportunity to view these films for the first time
in the U.S. and partake in open discussion with the film directors. Films will be
shown in Arts Center A14 at 6:30 p.m. 8744 will be shown on March 28 and
Per chi suona la campanella on March 29.
Note: These documentaries are in Italian with English subtitles.
Synopsis of the films
8744
After the 8th of September 1943, more than
500,000 Italian civilians and soldiers were deported to Germany to work in the Third Reich’s
war production. IMIs or Italian military internees
were used for slave labor, living in sub-human
conditions for two years where almost 100,000
of them died. Because IMIs were defined as
POWs, they did not qualify for compensation
after the war had ended. In 2001, Dr. Bernhard
Lehmann, a history professor in Germany, discovered a diary written by IMI, Anselmo Mazzi.
Together with his students, Lehmann dug up
a list of the IMIs in city archives and organized
several beneficiaries collecting 75,000 Euros. In
2004, he visited Trieste, Como, Reggio Emilia,
Rome and Caserta where he met former IMIs
and gave them each 750 Euros as symbolic
compensation and apologizing for what his
country had done to them.
Per chi suona la campanella
(For Whom the School Bell Tolls)
In November 2008, a group of elderly Italians
were involved in an interesting form of protest.
An elementary school in a village of 1,000 residents in the mountains of the Pollino National
Park in Calabria, Italy risked being closed due
to low enrollment and education reform. In
agreement with the mayor, the elderly, most of
whom were illiterate, returned to elementary
school along with the children of the town
to boost enrollment and avoid the closing of
the school. An example of civil disobedience,
this decision also testified to the desire of the
elderly to use their time in more productive
manner. This documentary portrays a generation that not only has a lot of free time but also
has a lot to say. They have a desire to continue
to learn and wish to share with children their
experiences acquired over a lifetime.
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D i r e ct o r ’ s
L e tt e r
Cari amici,
W
e are very
excited
about the
upcoming events we
have planned for this
semester. Italian filmmakers Alessandro Di
Gregorio and Emiliano
Sacchetti will be coming from Italy for the
American premier of their documentaries,
Per chi suona la campanella and 8744.
Ranging from a diverse set of topics, Per chi
suona la campanella deals with low student
enrollment and new school reform in a tiny
town in Calabria and the inventive way the
town tries to keep their school open. 8744
follows a German history teacher as he
tracks down Italian prisoners of war to symbolically compensate them for their service.
These documentaries will be shown as part
of a two-day film and lecture series where
the directors will present their films and lead
open discussion with our students and community members. You do not want to miss
this event.
As always, we continue to provide your
favorite events such as our art exhibit by
Angela Possemato, the film series by Frank
Lanzafame, Ph.D, Social Committee trip to
Niagara-on-the-Lake, both our adult and
children’s classes and of course, our annual
Italian Language and Cultural Day Camp for
children.
The spirit of our dynamic Italian heritage
is alive in Rochester and it is growing at the
Casa Italiana. We thank you for your continued support!
Cordialmente,
Niagara-on-theLake Bus Trip
The Casa Italiana is planning
a trip in August to Niagara-onthe-Lake’s Shaw Festival to see
the musical “Ragtime.” For more
information, call the Casa at 585389-2468. Tickets are limited and
will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis.
C o m m itt e e s
Scholarship Initiative
Carol DiMarzo (Chair)
Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese
(Co-Chair)
Gina Viggiani (Associate Director,
Major Gifts in Development)
Social Committee
Sally Benfante (Chair)
Arline M. Liberti (Co-Chair)
Helen Barbato
Angela Basso
Mary Ann Benincasa
Sonia Cannito
Ann Colaruotolo
Jackie Colicchio
Alberta DiMarco
Christine DiMarco
Mary Jean Gasbarre
Marie G. Graham
Ann Marie Lipari
Dolores P. Lovetro
Helen Merlo
Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese
Julie Saltrelli
Marie Siracuse
Joanne Vergona
Margaret Zanghi
Cultura Italiana Committee
r. Stella Plutino-Calabrese
D
Director, Casa Italiana
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Dr. Candide Carrasco (Chair)
Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese
Julie Saltrelli
Susan Senise
Dr. Maria Rosaria Vitti-Alexander
Join us this
summer 2012
for a trip to Italy!
An informational meeting will
be held this spring. Date TBD.
A $250 deposit will be
collected to reserve your spot.
Space is limited. Call the
Casa Italiana at 585-389-2468
for more information.
HOW YOU CAN CONTACT US
Our address is:
Casa Italiana of Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Call us:
585-389-2468
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Fax us:
585-389-2469
e-mail us:
casa@naz.edu
Editors:
Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese
(splutin2@naz.edu)
Julie Saltrelli
(jsaltre0@naz.edu)
Designer and Project Manager:
Margo Boehm
Contributor:
Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D.
Angela Possemato: Spirit of the South
H
aving roots in Cautano, a small village in the
Campania region of southern Italy, Angela
Possemato’s family is as dear to her as her family
in the U.S. She loves sharing meals and laughter
with them, discussing cultural differences
and similarities, and visiting and re-visiting places where her
grandparents once lived.
In August 2011, Angela combined a family visit with a trip to
Matera, in the remote southern region of Basilicata. Her interest
in this area began when she read Carlo Levi’s masterpiece Cristo
si è fermato a Eboli in Italian class at Nazareth College. Levi’s
poignant description of life in this forgotten place, the thousands
of years of history, the architecture, the geography, and the plight
of the people captured her imagination. She just had to see it with
her own eyes, and her camera. In her exhibit, you will see images
of these less known places—the historic, the modern, wide vistas
and intimate corners, city and village, in the bright sun of il mezzogiorno and the shadows of night.
Photographer Angela Possemato lives in Macedon with her
husband Harvey Possemato. She has been a music teacher in the
Brighton Schools since 1985. She studied Italian at Nazareth
College and the Società Dante Alighieri in Siena, Italy.
“As a musician I have been training my ears all my life to be
sensitive to the beauty in our world through the color, texture,
Matera
form and dynamics of
music. Through photography, I am developing
my eye and I see color,
composition, texture,
tone, and dynamics in
a whole new light. I
particularly enjoy travel,
landscape, nature and
macro photography.
The creative process
challenges me to slow
down, be present, and
see beauty in things
small and large that I
might have otherwise
missed. I try to capture
the beauty and spirit of
places and things that
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catch my eye, be it an
entire scene or a very small detail of it.”
Angela’s photographs have been selected for juried shows at
Cooperstown Art Association’s National Exhibit, State of the Art
Gallery in Ithaca, Old Forge Arts Center, High Falls Gallery and
the Image City Photography Gallery. They have been published
in City Newspaper, Capture Rochester ’08 and ’09, and Nature’s
Garden magazine. Her photos have been displayed in solo exhibits
at the Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union and Billsboro Winery in
Geneva, NY.
Angela studied with Alison Shaw at the Maine Photographic
Workshops and Mark Bowie at the Adirondack Photography
Institute. She has taken a variety of classes and workshops at the
Genesee Center for the Arts, and with Rochester photographer
Gary Thompson. More of her work can be seen at www.LightTouchPhotos.com.
Art Exhibit: Spirit of the South by Angela Possemato opens February
12 with a reception with the arist from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the Casa
Italiana LeChase Lounge. Exhibit hours are Monday-Friday from
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibit closes May 25, 2012.
One way you can help
Make an Investment
in the Future!
ensure a strong future for the Casa
Italiana’s unique educational mission is
by remembering the Casa Italiana in
your will. If you are drafting or revising
your will, keep the Casa in mind —
your gift can make all the difference for
the future of our beloved Italian heritage.
For information about planning your
gift, contact:
Dr. Stella Plutino-Calabrese,
Director, Casa Italiana
585-389-2465 Email: splutin2@naz.edu,
or
Kelly Gagan, Vice President
of Institutional Advancement,
Nazareth College
585-389-2411 Email: kgagan8@naz.edu
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Spring 2012
Italian Language
& Culture
CLASSES at The
Casa Italiana
To register for classes,
please call the Casa at
585-389-2468 or mail us
your registration form.
Venite a parlare!
LEVEL II
In this course, students who have taken Venite a Parlare! Level I, or with equivalent
language competence, will develop greater familiarity with informal and formal Italian. More complex syntax and vocabulary will be introduced. Plenty of conversation
relating to daily contemporary Italian life will be included. This course will also use the
textbook Espesso I and the corresponding CD.
10 Thursdays from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7
Instructor: Bruna Furgiuele
$195 for members who have not yet purchased the textbook
$140 for members who have already purchased textbook
$205 for non-members who have not yet purchased textbook
$150 for non-members who have already purchased textbook
Location: Golisano Academic Center (GAC), Room 221
Il circolo
Venite a parlare!
LEVEL I
This course is for those who want to
learn and practice the basics of the Italian
language while also exploring interesting
aspects of Italian culture. Emphasis will be
on providing the student with a beginner’s
knowledge of Italian through situational
contexts. Basic conversation skills and
grammar will be covered through the use
of the textbook Espresso I and corresponding CD. A great class for anyone planning
to travel to Italy.
10 Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
April 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12
Instructor: Bruna Furgiuele
$195 for members who have not yet purchased the textbook
$140 for members who have already
purchased textbook
$205 for non-members who have not yet
purchased textbook
$150 for non-members who have already
purchased textbook
Location: Golisano Academic Center
(GAC), Room 221
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This Spring, surround yourself in the warmth and splendor of Italy by joining our
circolo (circle) of friends for an interesting, stimulating and fun approach to learning
about the Italian language and culture. Through discussions, readings, music, slides,
film, and more, you will immerse yourself in the finest that Italy has to offer while making new friends who share your passion for things Italian. You will work on your conversation skills while improving language basics and learning expressions that are used in
Italy. Our Circolo is perfect for those who want to connect with their Italian American
heritage as well as for those who are preparing for or returning from a trip to Italy and
want to share their experiences with others. A basic understanding of Italian is needed.
8 Monday sessions, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
February 13, 20, 27
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2
Instructor: Ashley Williams-Wenschhof
$85 for members
$95 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
La cucina italiana
Italy is considered one of the culinary capitals of the world. Each of its great cities
exhibits its own identity and its own exciting and colorful cuisine. In this class, Bernardina Masci, a professional cook and native Italian, will prepare for you some of the
regional cuisine that has made the Italian kitchen justly famous. Sample and learn how
to make traditional homemade recipes as you would in an Italian home. The splendor
of Italy and the wonders of its kitchen await you. Buon Appetito!
8 Thursday sessions, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
March 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10
Instructor: Bernardina Masci
$145 for members
$155 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
Children’s Classes
Casa Italiana’s Italian Language
and Culture Camp
Musica Maestro!
The Casa Italiana’s children’s camp celebrated its 18th anniversary last July with two
groups of enthusiastic participants—90 in total! The children learned about the cultural heritage of Italy as they studied the language during week-long sessions. When they
weren’t practicing their language skills, the children enjoyed Italian cooking, games,
history, traditions, a Ferrari demonstration, and visits by musicians and soccer players.
Led by Judi Mazziotti, a Montessori methods teacher, the young students are
encouraged to explore their individual interests in order to cultivate their natural
desire to learn.
This year’s camp will include Session I for children ages five through seven and
Session II for children ages seven through ten. Session dates TBD. Sessions are
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Casa Italiana LeChase
Lounge. Registration for Casa members is $145 and for non-members $195.
Members may pre-register during the month of March, on a first-come, first-served
basis. Space is limited and members are encouraged to register early.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your children to make new friends and learn
about Italy in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. Of course, past participants are
always welcome.
The Children’s Camp is sponsored through the generous assistance of Italian Heritage Foundation of Rochester. Scholarships are available for those in need of financial
assistance.
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Ages infant to 4 years, with parent (or
other adult).
Italian music activities are presented to
multi-age groups of children because this
fosters natural, family-style learning. The
young students in this course learn to
understand the meaning of words, simple
phrases, and sentences. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing,
moving, chanting, listening, watching,
or exploring musical instruments.
6 Saturday sessions from 9:30 a.m.–
10:15 a.m.
January 28
February 4, 11, 18 (skip 25)
March 3, 10
Instructor: Dr. Stella Plutino- Calabrese
$60 for Casa members (Casa members
may register a second child for $50)
$80 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
Please fill out both sides of the registration form, cut along dotted line and mail with payment.
R e gis t r a t i o n
f o r m
As you register for classes, consider becoming a member of the Casa Italiana
and enjoy the benefits immediately!
Benefits include:
• The Casa Italiana Newsletter, published twice a year
• Special invitations to Casa-sponsored events and programs
• Trips and social events
• Discounts on selected programs
• Access to the Casa’s reading room
• The joy of continued interest in the language and culture of Italy
Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable
to Casa Italiana and mail to:
Casa Italiana
of Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
If you have questions,
please give us a call at
585-389-2468.
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (home):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (work):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Refund policy for
Casa Italiana
A full refund is given in the event
that we must cancel a class. If you
cancel three days before the first
e-mail: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
class, you will be refunded all but
For all children’s classes please include child’s name and date of birth:
before the first class and before the
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
second class, you will be refunded
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
$20. If you cancel less than three days
50 percent of the class fee, minus $20.
No refunds will be given after the
second class meeting.
Level II
Ages 8 to 11
La scuola italiana (Italian School)
Ages 5 to 11
The Scuola offers age appropriate curriculum and activities. These classes will provide opportunities for beginners to
advanced beginners using authentic Italian school textbooks. This engaging program focuses on Italian language, traditional
children’s music, and games. The Scuola will also include
hands-on learning activities, watching video clips, role playing,
and projects. Students will be required to bring a 2” binder; all
other class supplies and snacks will be provided.
Level I
Ages 5 to 7
8 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
January 28
February 4, 11, 18* (skip 25)
March 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructors: Elisabetta D’Amanda and Irene Forgensi Hammons
$125 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second
child for $100)
$155 for non-members
(Textbook will be provided with an additional fee)
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
* Carnevale celebration class included
8 Saturday sessions, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
January 28
February 4, 11, 18* (skip 25)
March 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor: Julie Saltrelli
$125 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second
child for $100)
$155 for non-members
(Textbook will be provided with an additional fee)
Casa Italiana Classroom
* Carnevale celebration class included
Carnevale!
Register for a Carnevale celebration open to all children of
the community 5-11 years old. Come and listen to the Story of
Harlequin and learn how to make the Carnevale masks as you
discover about this unique Italian tradition.
Saturday, February 18
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Instructors: Elisabetta D’Amanda, Julie Saltrelli
$20 for Casa members (Casa members may register a second
child for $15)
$25 for non-members
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
Course listing & membership
Please check the courses for which you are registering.
☐ Venite a parlare, Level I
Casa members who have not yet
purchased textbook: $195
Non-members who have not yet
purchased textbook: $205
Casa members who have already
purchased textbook: $140
Non-members who have already
purchased textbook: $150
No. attending:________Amt. $________
☐ Venite a parlare, Level II
Casa members who have not yet
purchased textbook: $195
Non-members who have not yet
purchased textbook: $205
Casa members who have already
purchased textbook: $140
Non-members who have already
purchased textbook: $150
No. attending:________Amt. $________
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Casa Italiana Membership
A one year family membership to the Casa is only $50 — and is also a great gift idea.
For those living outside the Rochester area, an Associate Membership is available
for $35. Please enclose separate payment for membership.
Number of memberships: _______________ Amount enclosed: _______________
☐ II circolo
☐ La scuola italiana! Level I
Casa members: $85 Non-members: $95
No. attending:________Amt. $________
Casa members $125 per child
Non-members $155 per child
No. attending:________Amt. $________
☐ La cucina italiana
Casa members: $145 Non-members: $155
No. attending:________Amt. $________
Casa members may register a second child
for $100
☐ Musica maestro!
☐ La scuola italiana! Level II
Casa members $60 per child
Non-members $80 per child
No. attending:________Amt. $________
Casa members $125 per child
Non-members $155 per child
No. attending:________Amt. $________
Casa members may register a second child
for $50
Casa members may register a second child
for $100
Spring Films at the Casa
by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D.
T
he Spring 2012 Film Series
continues our dedication to an
appreciation of Italian Language
and Culture through Film. All films are
free of charge, open to the public and
shown at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays in the
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.
The Orange Thief
(2007, 84 min.)
Directed by Vinnie Angel, Boogie Dean,
and Arthur Wilinski
Sunday January 22, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Sicilian with English subtitles
In this comedy, a young man steals fruit
from orchards for survival, sale, and the sheer
excitement of courting danger. He is caught
and thrown into a Sicilian prison. His cell mate
makes him an irresistable offer. Upon release,
the young man must record the convict’s girlfriend performing Sicilian folk songs which she
is reluctant to do. In return, he will receive his
own piece of land which he has long coveted.
La Tosca
(Tosca)
(1973, 99 min.)
Directed by Luigi Magni
Sunday February 5, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
In Italian with NO English subtitles
While based on the same Sardou story,
this is NOT Puccini’s Opera, but an amusing
comedy from the pen of Luigi Magni starring
Monica Vitti as Tosca, Gigi Proietti as Cavaradossi, Vittorio Gassman as Scarpia, Umberto
Orsini as Angelotti, and Aldo Fabrizi as the
Monsignor with music by Armando Trovajoli.
The film opens in St. Andrew’s Church in Rome
on June 14, 1800, the day of the Battle of
Marengo, between the Napoleon and Austrian
armies, while the Monsignor begs the Lord to
intervene and secure a loss by the French army.
Il Prefetto di Ferro
(The Iron Prefect)
(1977, 112 min.)
Directed by Pasquale Squitieri
Sunday February 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with English subtitles
This well structured film tells the fascinating
true story of Cesare Mori, sent by Mussolini
to Sicily in 1925 to deal with the power and
influence of the Sicilian Mafia. He was given
unusual freedom and power to deal with an
entrenched Mafia. The film documents his most
famous action, the seige of Gangi, a stronghold of criminal gangs. Some 11,000 arrests
are attributed to Mori’s rule in Palermo. Mori’s
investigations brought evidence of collusion
between the Mafia, influential members of the
State apparatus, and high-ranking Fascists.
This latter aspect brought disapproval by the
Fascists, and he was removed in 1929 and
appointed Senator in Rome.
Le Avventure Di Pinocchio
(The Adventures of Pinocchio)
(1971, 128 min.)
Directed by Luigi Comencini
Sunday March 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with English subtitles
This charming film has been described as the
best version of Pinocchio ever made. Pinocchio
is a wooden puppet carved by Geppetto (Nino
Manfredi), turned into a little boy by a magical
fairy (Gina Lollobrigida). She insists that he
be obedient and loving to Geppetto, but the
rebellious Pinocchio tries to live independently,
having many adventures. He and Geppetto
end up in the belly of a whale, finally escaping
with the help of a tuna who brings them back
to land. Manfredi’s portrayal of Geppetto is an
unforgetable joy to watch.
Il Regista Di Matrimoni
(The Wedding Director)
(2006, 99 min.)
Directed by Marco Bellocchio
Sunday March 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with English subtitles
A famous director (Sergio Castellitto) takes a
break from a film project, going to Sicily where
he becomes involved in filming a wedding. In
the time before the wedding, he develops a
deep longing for the lovely bride and begins
to try to sabotage her marriage to a wealthy
lawyer. Rated R for some nudity.
La Ragazza Del Lago
(The Girl of the Lake)
(2007, 96 min.)
Directed by Andrea Molaioli
Sunday April 1, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with English subtitles
This film is set in an idyllic town in the Italian Dolomites, where the corpse of a beautiful young girl is found beside an Alpine lake.
The murder provides multiple suspects in an
engrossing thriller that keeps the audience
guessing as the inspector (Toni Servillo) pursues the killer. The more the inspector and the
local cop investigate, the more questions arise.
Sogno Di Una Notte Di Mezza Sbornia
(Dream From a Half-Intoxicated
Evening)
(1959, 90 min.)
Directed by Eduardo De Filippo
Sunday April 15, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with NO English subtitles
The great poet, Dante Alighieri, appears
in a dream to Pasquale (Eduardo DeFilippo),
and gives him three numbers to play the lotto.
These numbers also correspond to the date of
Pasquale’s death. The poor man is forced to
decide whether to play the numbers with the
prospects of winning the lottery and being
doomed to death, or to just forget Dante’s
numbers. Pasquale plays the numbers and
actually wins. Will Dante’s death prophecy
come to pass? This classic comedy written and
directed by Eduardo De Filippo is based on
a story by Athos Setti and also stars Pupella
Maggio.
La Strategia Del Ragno
(The Spider’s Stratagem)
(1970, 96 min.)
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
Sunday April 29, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. In Italian with English subtitles
La Strategia Del Ragno is a beautifully shot,
superbly acted film with many twists. At first
glance, the story portrays a man, Athos Jr, who
must solve the murder of his father, Athos Sr.
This is urged by his father’s mistress, Draifa
(Alida Valli). The father, a leading anti-fascist,
was killed by a fascist in 1936—such is the
claim of the town. As the son untangles the
web of lies from which the story is constructed,
he finds himself ensnared in the same web.
For more information
on this film series,
see Frank Lanzafame’s
website:
http://home.roadrunner.
com/~flanzafame/Films-F10.htm
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22, Sunday
March, continued
Film. The Orange Thief, directed by Vinnie
Angel, Boogie Dean, and Arthur Wilinski. In
Sicilian with English subtitles. Introduction by
Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana
LeChase Lounge.
29, Thursday
Lecture and Film. Per Chi Suona la
Campanella, directed by Alessandro Di
Gregorio and Emiliano Sacchetti. In Italian
with English subtitles. Introduction by the
directors. Arts Center Room A14, 6:30p.m.
FEBRUARY
APRIL
5, Sunday
Film. La Tosca, directed by Luigi Magni. In
Italian with NO English subtitles. Introduction by
Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana
LeChase Lounge.
1, Sunday
19, Sunday
Film. Il Prefetto di Ferro, directed by Pasquale
Squitieri. In Italian with English subtitles.
Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00
p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.
15, SundayFilm. Sogno Di Una Notte Di Mezza Sbornia,
directed by Eduardo Filipo. In Italian with
NO English subtitles. Introduction by Frank
Lanzafame. 3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase
Lounge.
4, Sunday
Film. Le Avventure Di Pinocchio, directed by
Luigi Comencini. In Italian with English subtitles.
Introduction by Frank Lanzafame, Ph.D. 3:00
p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge
29, SundayFilm. La Strategia Del Ragno, directed by
Bernardo Bertolucci. In Italian with NO English
subtitles. Introduction by Frank Lanzafame.
3:00 p.m., Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.
18, Sunday
Film. Il Regista Di Matrimoni directed by Marco
Bellocchio. In Italian with English subtitles.
Introduction by Frank Lanzafame. 3:00 p.m.,
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.
Film. La Ragazza Del Lago, directed by Andrea
Molaioli. In Italian with English subtitles.
Introduction by Frank Lanzafame. 3:00 p.m.,
Casa Italiana LeChase Lounge.
MARCH
28, Wednesday Lecture and Film. 8744 directed by Alessandro
Di Gregorio and Emiliano Sacchetti. In Italian
with English subtitles. Introduction by the
directors. Arts Center Room A14, 6:30p.m.
JULY
TBD, Mon-Fri
Language and Culture Camp: Session I, for
children ages five through seven. Registration
begins in March for members; in April for nonmembers. Call the Casa at (585) 389-2468 for
more information.
TBD, Mon-Fri
Language and Culture Camp: Session II, for
children ages seven through ten. Registration
begins in March for members; in April for nonmembers. Call the Casa at 585-389-2468 for
more information.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.