Sections
The festival’s annual program presents a carefully curated selection of fiction and documentary features, short films, and moving image artworks. Alongside screenings, audiences can take part in filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and Q&As.
CINEMA
Remembering Anna Magnani
The symbol of this fourth edition of Contemporanea is one of the most iconic figures in Italian cinema: Anna Magnani. A tribute to her will be led by her granddaughter Olivia Magnani, who will introduce the screening of Luchino Visconti's Bellissima, and by Monica Guerritore, who will present her upcoming biopic Anna.
CINEMA
Contemporary Gazes
A screening series celebrating contemporary cinema, featuring award-winning films from some of the world’s most prestigious festivals—from Cannes to Locarno and Rotterdam—presented by the filmmakers themselves. This year’s guest directors include Adele Tulli, Jessica Woodworth, and Yvonne Sciò.
CINEMA
International Competition
The competition, dedicated to emerging women filmmakers, will showcase a selection of short films from around the world. The entries will be judged by the festival jury, chaired by Laura Luchetti, along with a student jury made up of seven students from the DAMS and CAM programs at the University of Turin.
TALK
Behind the Lens
A conversation between director Laura Luchetti—known for films such as The Beautiful Summer and the Netflix miniseries The Leopard—and screenwriter Federica Pontremoli, whose work spans both film and television, including a long-standing collaboration with Nanni Moretti (The Caiman, Habemus Papam, A Brighter Tomorrow).
TALK
Women on the Frontlines
A conversation weaving together the experiences of women dedicated to fighting gender-based violence in contexts shaped by conflict and discrimination. The discussion features Marie-Jeanne Balagizi (Forum Africane Italiane), Deniz Ali Asghari Kivage (ToxD), and Marcella Filippa (Vera Nocentini Foundation).
TALK
Other Horizons, New Productions
A panel dedicated to gender equality in cinema and to the role of European co-productions as a catalyst for inclusion and innovation.
Featuring Silvia Sandrone (Creative Europe Desk Italy Media), Chiara De Togni (Paramount), Francesca Portalupi (Indyca), Domizia De Rosa (WIFTMI), and Eleonora Giovanardi (Amleta).
TALK
Cinepioneers: Elvira Notari
On the 150th anniversary of her birth, Contemporanea honors Elvira Notari. As Italy’s first female director, she broke through a male-dominated industry with a bold and radically innovative artistic vision. Flavia Amabile, author of the novel Elvira (Einaudi), will share insights into her remarkable journey and lasting legacy.
TALK
Women in the Audiovisual Industry
A panel of industry experts discussing strategies to advance gender equality within the film and audiovisual sectors. With contributions from Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Torino Film Industry, Rete Cinema Piemonte APS, Women in Film, Television & Media Italy, Mujeres nel Cinema, and DiversityLab.
TALK
Ending Domestic Violence
A talk on the psychological and social impact of domestic violence, featuring Monica Agnesone, psychologist and head of the Corporate Psychology Unit at ASL Città di Torino. The event will conclude with a screening of the short film Misure, introduced by filmmaker Marta Capossela.