Sections
The festival’s annual program includes fiction and documentary features, short films, and moving image artworks. It also hosts filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and Q&As. The visionary works in the line-up are distinguished by their innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling.
Remembering Anna Magnani
The symbol of this fourth edition of Contemporanea is one of the most iconic and unforgettable figures in Italian cinema: Anna Magnani. Honoring this legendary star of the silver screen will be her granddaughter, Olivia Magnani, who will introduce a special screening of Luchino Visconti’s restored masterpiece, Bellissima.
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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 Laura Luchetti, Adele Tulli, Jessica Woodworth, and Yvonne Sciò.
CINEMA
International Competition
Focused on emerging female directors, the competition will feature a curated selection of short films from across the globe. The entries will be evaluated by a jury led by Laura Luchetti, while the filmmakers will also vie for the DAMS Award, judged by a panel of students from the University of Turin.
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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
Perspectives on Film Production
A panel of industry experts will discuss strategies to support gender equality in the film industry. Joining the discussion are Paolo Manera from Film Commission Torino Piemonte, Domizia De Rosa from WIFTMI, Chiara De Togni from Paramount, Giovanni Pompili from Kino Produzioni, and Silvia Sandrone from Europa Creativa MEDIA.
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
Sguardi sulla produzione
Un panel di esperti del settore per riflettere sulle strategie a sostegno della parità di genere nell’industria cinematografica. Partecipano Paolo Manera (Film Commission Torino Piemonte), Domizia De Rosa (WIFTMI), Chiara De Togni (Paramount), Giovanni Pompili (Kino Produzioni) e Silvia Sandrone (Europa Creativa MEDIA).
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Il futuro del cinema
Un incontro dedicato al rapporto tra cinema e tecnologia con Simone Arcagni, critico cinematografico esperto di nuovi media e cultura digitale, Laura Mirabella, CMO di Vision Distribution, e Gloria Puppi, fondatrice di Read My Script e membro dell’Italian Institute for the Future. Moderato dal giornalista Fabrizio Accatino.