From April 2 to 5, the contemporary Italian movie showcase Cinema Italy returns to Miami. Fans of Italian cinema will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the latest Italian movie productions for the first time Miami and, in some cases, for the entire United States.
The initiative, organized by the non-profit association Italian Film Festival USA and supported by the Italian Cultural Institute of Miami, represents the ideal opportunity to stay up to date on the vibrant Italian movie scene, becoming a highly anticipated event for the Italian community and international cinema enthusiasts.
All 8 movies will be screened at O Cinema South Beach (1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139) and be presented in the original language with English subtitles.
Below you can find the movies in the program, several of which have received important awards:
Gioia Mia (2025), directed by Margherita Spampinato. Nico, a lively and mischievous child raised in a secular family and a hyperconnected world, is forced to spend the summer in Sicily with his elderly aunt, a grumpy and deeply religious woman who lives alone in an ancient palace full of legends, without technology and outside of time. The clash between his modern world and his aunt’s world, made of faith, angels, and superstition, is inevitable. Yet, through arguments and misunderstandings, a deep and unexpected bond slowly will blossom.
SCREENING: Thursday, April 2 at 7:00 PM
Due cuori e due capanne (2025), directed by Luca Lucini. Alessandra and Valerio meet and fall in love despite their opposing personalities and outlooks. Things get complicated when they found out they work at the same school: she is loved by students, while he is a strict principal. Seeing each other every day forces them to question their beliefs and their way of experiencing love.
SCREENING: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Per te (2025), directed by Alessandro Aronadio. Paolo, just over forty, finds out he has Alzheimer’s disease. With the support of his wife, son, and brother, the family faces the difficult journey of the illness together, strengthening their bonds.
SCREENING: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Domani interrogo (2025), directed by Umberto Carteni. In a high school in Rebibbia, a new English teacher faces a difficult class marked by social and personal challenges. Initially intimidated, she decides to stay and, through listening and empathy, gradually improves her relationship with the students and the classroom environment.
SCREENING: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Un bel giorno (2026), directed by Fabio De Luigi. Tommaso, a single father of four daughters, meets Lara and tries to start over, but both are hiding secrets that could change everything.
SCREENING: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Oi vita mia (2025), directed by Pio D’Antini and Amedeo Grieco. Pio and Amedeo, two men with complicated lives, are forced to live together among troubled youths and forgetful elderly people. Through absurd situations and mutual advice, they find the courage to put their lives back in order.
SCREENING: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Come ti muovi, sbagli (2025), directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. The quiet life of a retired professor is turned upside down when his daughter arrives in the midst of a difficult marital situation, bringing along her two rebellious children.
SCREENING: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
La vita da grandi (2025), directed by Greta Scarano. Irene leaves her job in Rome to care for her autistic brother Omar in Rimini, trying to encourage his independence. Over time, she discovers shared interests and dreams with him and, after a shocking revelation, decides to grow alongside her brother, facing risks and changes together.
SCREENING: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
For the full program and more information on ticket purchases, visit the official Italian Film Festival website: Italian Film Festival XXII Edition | April 2-5, 2026 O Cinema South Beach.