Contact: (440) 527-0644
Three of Italy's Oscar winning films will
be shown at this year's Cleveland Italian Film Festival
If you are interested in the dinner, make reservations real
soon as it will be a sellout.
Great menu - great price. More
on the films and menu below:
Cedar Lee Theater - Cleveland Heights
Tickets: $10.00
Must be purchased in advance - on sale now
Tickets for film and/or Pre-Party dinner - (440) 527-0644
PRE-FILM PARTIES - 5:30 - 7:00 pm - $15.00
Dinner at Jimmy O'Neill's
(couple doors down from theater)
2195 Lee Road Cleveland Heights
Menu
Baked Salmon
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Crab Cakes - w/horseradish sauce w/apple brandy
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Spinach Tart w/goat cheese & sun dried tomatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wild and Brown Rice
Mescalin salad w/ strawberries
Jimmy O’Neill’s whipped cream/beet cake
Coffee/beverages
$3.00 – Beer
$4.00 - Red/White Wine and Campari cocktails
ABOUT OUR THREE FILMS
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September 24
“Facing Windows” (“La finestra di fronte”)
(2003)
stars the delightful Italian actress Giovanna Mezzogiorno,
the moving Massimo Girotti, and Raoul Bova.
The story depicts the unsettling life of married Giovanna
who finds herself taking care of Simone, an elderly Holocaust
survivor her husband befriended who helps Giovanna find the
courage to fulfill a secret dream. Her life is further
complicated as she tempts fate by falling in love with her
neighbor. This romantic drama won 19 awards and 16
nominations. It received the Italian Oscar for Best Actor,
Best Film, Best Actress and Best Music and was nominated for
Best Director and Best Screenplay.
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October 1
“For Roseanna”
(1997)
Filmed in Rome, this delightful comedy starring the famous
actor Jean Reno lights up the screen. This moving story
laced with comedic genius shows the human spirit and the
things we do for love. A warm laugh filled movie which will
have you smiling and crying at the same time.
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October 8
“Miracle at Santa Anna” ("Miracolo a Sant'Anna")
(2008)
Filmed in Tuscany, this is director Spike
Lee’s moving film of courage under fire. Based on a true
story of World War II in the village of Sant’anna di Stazzema, Italy. Stars American actor John Turturro (Golden Globe nominee and Italian Oscar winner
1992), Italian actress Valentina Cervi, and Omar Benson in a
moving portrayal of Private Sam Train.
The ensuing “Miracle at Santa Anna” weaves its way
through the film to a truly surprising ending. Nominated
for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Film.
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