It’s great to see Tina Arena and Paul Mercurio on Australian screens again. Together they play traditional Italian parents to one of the central protagonists, Angela (Antoniette Iesue). Set in the early 1950s soon after birth, Angela is promised in marriage to Robert (Daniel Berini), son of the very influential and connected Joe (Mirko Grillini)… a man her father, Sal … [Read more...] about Promised – Film Review
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What to watch at this year’s Italian Film Festival
The best Italian-language cinema on offer is readily at Brisbane's fingertips from September 25th through to 16th October at the 2019 Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this year's festival promises something for everyone, with the Australian premiere of Ron Howard's inspiring documentary Pavarotti (which will close out … [Read more...] about What to watch at this year’s Italian Film Festival