ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026
The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to Palace Nova, with contemporary drama, comedy, documentaries and a retrospective honouring one of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. Join us on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia!
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St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Prosecco Preview Event
Join us for a glass of prosecco and the Australian premiere of Life is Life, part of the 2026 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival. Pick up this year's festival brochure and plan your cinematic tour of Italy at Palace Nova Cinemas.
Join us for a glass of prosecco and the Australian premiere of Life is Life, part of the 2026 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival. Pick up this year's festival brochure and plan your cinematic tour of Italy at Palace Nova Cinemas.
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Opening Night Festa
Enjoy a pre-film reception with a taste of Italy, music, a glass of prosecco or mocktail, Peroni beer, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, and a cinema treat courtesy of Lexus prior to the premiere screening of Holy Cannoli and more!
Enjoy a pre-film reception with a taste of Italy, music, a glass of prosecco or mocktail, Peroni beer, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, and a cinema treat courtesy of Lexus prior to the premiere screening of Holy Cannoli and more!
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Festival Centrepiece
Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival before the Centrepiece Premiere screenings of multi award-winning drama Sweetheart (Gioia mia).
Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival before the Centrepiece Premiere screenings of multi award-winning drama Sweetheart (Gioia mia).
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Fashion on Film
Enjoy a glass of Canella Mimosa on arrival before this special screening of insightful documentary Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion.
Enjoy a glass of Canella Mimosa on arrival before this special screening of insightful documentary Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion.
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Date Night
Enjoy a glass of red or white Italian wine on arrival before these Date Night screenings of box office hit romantic comedy Separate Beds.
Enjoy a glass of red or white Italian wine on arrival before these Date Night screenings of box office hit romantic comedy Separate Beds.
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Napoli Night
Say salute with a Solbevi Limoncello Spritz and music inspired by Nino d'Angelo before these screenings of Nino. 18 Days.
Say salute with a Solbevi Limoncello Spritz and music inspired by Nino d'Angelo before these screenings of Nino. 18 Days.
St. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 - Closing Night
Bid the festival ‘arrivederci’ with the Australian Premiere screenings of The Echo Chamber, direct from the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. Enjoy a Campari & Soda, or mocktail, and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream on arrival.
Bid the festival ‘arrivederci’ with the Australian Premiere screenings of The Echo Chamber, direct from the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. Enjoy a Campari & Soda, or mocktail, and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream on arrival.
IFF26 Life is Life (Preview Session)
From: Sep 10, 2026
Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani sees two different sets of ideals collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sard
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Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani sees two different sets of ideals collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sard
IFF26 Love Divine
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Life is Life
From: Sep 16, 2026
Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani sees two different sets of ideals collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sard
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Inspired by a true story, this Italian box office hit from Riccardo Milani sees two different sets of ideals collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sard
IFF26 Malavia
From: Sep 16, 2026
A compelling coming-of-age drama from Nunzia De Stefano, Malavia tells the story of a Neapolitan boy who uses music to try to make something of himself.
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A compelling coming-of-age drama from Nunzia De Stefano, Malavia tells the story of a Neapolitan boy who uses music to try to make something of himself.
IFF26 Mamma Roma
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Nino. 18 Days
From: Sep 16, 2026
Directed by his son Toni D'Angelo, this touching documentary about Neapolitan singer/actor Nino D'Angelo explores the story of an artist who has crossed genres, stages, a
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Directed by his son Toni D'Angelo, this touching documentary about Neapolitan singer/actor Nino D'Angelo explores the story of an artist who has crossed genres, stages, a
IFF26 Sand Roads
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Separate Beds
From: Sep 16, 2026
A box office smash hit in Italy, Separate Beds is a clever romantic comedy starring Edoardo Leo and Claudia Pandolfi.
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A box office smash hit in Italy, Separate Beds is a clever romantic comedy starring Edoardo Leo and Claudia Pandolfi.
IFF26 Show Me the Truth
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Sweetheart
From: Sep 16, 2026
Written and directed by Margherita Spampinato in her feature film debut, this award-winning drama follows a young boy who discovers ancient mysteries, love and superstiti
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Written and directed by Margherita Spampinato in her feature film debut, this award-winning drama follows a young boy who discovers ancient mysteries, love and superstiti
IFF26 The Echo Chamber
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 The Eyes of Others
From: Sep 16, 2026
On the scenic Pontine Islands archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, amidst the wild beauty of an island owned by an immensely wealthy marquis, the enigmatic Elena’s arrival
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On the scenic Pontine Islands archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, amidst the wild beauty of an island owned by an immensely wealthy marquis, the enigmatic Elena’s arrival
IFF26 The Greater Good
From: Sep 16, 2026
Tour guide Biagio and his nephew lead an unusual hiking expedition into the Pollino massif, escorting four women nearing the end of their prison sentences. Organised by t
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Tour guide Biagio and his nephew lead an unusual hiking expedition into the Pollino massif, escorting four women nearing the end of their prison sentences. Organised by t
IFF26 The Lesson
From: Sep 16, 2026
Elisabetta is a young and brilliant lawyer from Trieste. Having successfully defended the charismatic university professor Angelo against charges of sexual assault in the
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Elisabetta is a young and brilliant lawyer from Trieste. Having successfully defended the charismatic university professor Angelo against charges of sexual assault in the
IFF26 Three Goodbyes
From: Sep 16, 2026
After what seems like a trivial argument, couple Marta and Antonio split up. Marta reacts by withdrawing into herself. The only symptom she cannot ignore is her sudden la
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After what seems like a trivial argument, couple Marta and Antonio split up. Marta reacts by withdrawing into herself. The only symptom she cannot ignore is her sudden la
IFF26 Twin Stars
From: Sep 16, 2026
Featuring stellar supporting performances from Margherita Buy and Laura Morante, this new comedy from Luca Lucini is a story of family, transformation, modern love, and s
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Featuring stellar supporting performances from Margherita Buy and Laura Morante, this new comedy from Luca Lucini is a story of family, transformation, modern love, and s
IFF26 Words Left Unspoken
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Brunello, The Gracious Visionary
From: Sep 16, 2026
From Academy Award winning director Giuseppe Tornatore and scored by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani, this inspirational documentary delivers an intimate portrait o
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From Academy Award winning director Giuseppe Tornatore and scored by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani, this inspirational documentary delivers an intimate portrait o
IFF26 A Brief Affair
From: Sep 16, 2026
The fates of two couples, thirty-somethings Lea and Andrea, and Rocco and Cecilia, twenty years older, collide by chance one night when Lea and Rocco meet by chance in a
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The fates of two couples, thirty-somethings Lea and Andrea, and Rocco and Cecilia, twenty years older, collide by chance one night when Lea and Rocco meet by chance in a
IFF26 A Year of School
From: Sep 16, 2026
September 2007. Exuberant and curious, Swedish 17-year-old Fredrika moves to Trieste with her family after her father takes on a new management job in the Northeastern It
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September 2007. Exuberant and curious, Swedish 17-year-old Fredrika moves to Trieste with her family after her father takes on a new management job in the Northeastern It
IFF26 Almost Grazia
From: Sep 16, 2026
In a world where women were rarely granted access to higher education, or to any education at all, only nine extraordinary female writers won the Nobel Prize in Literatur
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In a world where women were rarely granted access to higher education, or to any education at all, only nine extraordinary female writers won the Nobel Prize in Literatur
IFF26 Andrea's Island
From: Sep 16, 2026
Written and directed by award-winning director Antonio Capuano, Andrea’s Island is a moving chamber drama about the legal battle waged by two parents over the custody of
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Written and directed by award-winning director Antonio Capuano, Andrea’s Island is a moving chamber drama about the legal battle waged by two parents over the custody of
IFF26 Anna Magnani - The Untold Story
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion
From: Sep 16, 2026
A must watch for fashion lovers, Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion is a fascinating, star-studded documentary that traces the rise of Italy’s style empires through
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A must watch for fashion lovers, Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion is a fascinating, star-studded documentary that traces the rise of Italy’s style empires through
IFF26 Bellissima
From: Sep 16, 2026
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
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ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2026 [September 16-October 13]
IFF26 Beloved
From: Sep 16, 2026
A 19-year-old student with a crushing secret: an unwanted pregnancy. Alone, she weighs up the difficult decision of whether to keep the baby or give it up.
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A 19-year-old student with a crushing secret: an unwanted pregnancy. Alone, she weighs up the difficult decision of whether to keep the baby or give it up.
IFF26 A Beautiful Day
From: Sep 16, 2026
Directed by and starring Fabio De Luigi this tender romantic comedy about parenthood and making a fresh start explores what it means to fall in love after one has already
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Directed by and starring Fabio De Luigi this tender romantic comedy about parenthood and making a fresh start explores what it means to fall in love after one has already
IFF26 Classmates
From: Sep 16, 2026
An English teacher, who is convinced of the fundamental value of education, is assigned to a challenging high school in Rome’s Rebibbia neighbourhood.
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An English teacher, who is convinced of the fundamental value of education, is assigned to a challenging high school in Rome’s Rebibbia neighbourhood.
IFF26 For You
From: Sep 16, 2026
Written and directed by Alessandro Aronadio (Ears, Still Time) and based on a true story chronicled in Serenella Antonazzi’s book Un tempo piccolo, For You is a moving dr
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Written and directed by Alessandro Aronadio (Ears, Still Time) and based on a true story chronicled in Serenella Antonazzi’s book Un tempo piccolo, For You is a moving dr
IFF26 Holy Cannoli
From: Sep 16, 2026
Witty, romantic and smart, this film from beloved Italian satirist Pierfrancesco ‘Pif’ Diliberto - adapted from his own bestselling novel - is a hugely entertaining and g
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Witty, romantic and smart, this film from beloved Italian satirist Pierfrancesco ‘Pif’ Diliberto - adapted from his own bestselling novel - is a hugely entertaining and g
IFF26 I Want Her Dead
From: Sep 16, 2026
Based on petty and absurd true events in his hometown, this documentary written and directed by Gianluca Matarrese tells a darkly comic and emotionally charged tale of an
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Based on petty and absurd true events in his hometown, this documentary written and directed by Gianluca Matarrese tells a darkly comic and emotionally charged tale of an
IFF26 Illusion
From: Sep 16, 2026
Starring Jasmine Trinca, this intense drama from Francesca Archibugi dives into a murky web of power, desire and lies in the European underworld.
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Starring Jasmine Trinca, this intense drama from Francesca Archibugi dives into a murky web of power, desire and lies in the European underworld.
IFF26 Incanto
From: Sep 16, 2026
A magical family tale about the importance of imagination and kindness, Incanto is the debut feature from writer/director Pier Paolo Paganelli.
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A magical family tale about the importance of imagination and kindness, Incanto is the debut feature from writer/director Pier Paolo Paganelli.
IFF26 La Scala: The Force of Destiny
From: Sep 16, 2026
Anissa Bonnefont’s atmospheric documentary follows 900 artists, staff and technicians at Milan’s legendary Teatro alla Scala over four months as they race to stage a new
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Anissa Bonnefont’s atmospheric documentary follows 900 artists, staff and technicians at Milan’s legendary Teatro alla Scala over four months as they race to stage a new