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PROGRAMME
We’re excited to announce that the 69th Taormina Film Festival will showcase a wealth of incredible films, premieres and masterclasses. With over 60 films showing across multiple theatres, we invite you to browse the programme below for the highlights, events and show times.
Friday 23rd June
Teatro Antico
In a benefit for the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation. The evening will feature Placido Domingo, Vittorio Grigolo and other stars and luminaries of both the operatic and pop world that were friends and colleagues of Luciano Pavarotti.
Palazzo dei Congressi
The Wizard of Oz (1939) – 09:00
4:44 Last Day on Earth (2011) – 12:15
Trading Places (1983) – 14:15
300 (2006) – 17:45
Casa del Cinema
The Awful Truth (1937) – 11:00
City Lights (1931) – 15:30
Saturday 24th June
Teatro Antico
who couldn’t or wouldn’t leave the bathroom
WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Giorgio Amato
Cast: Gianmarco Tognazzi, Ilenia Pastorelli, Stefano Pesce, Francesco Pannofino, Morena Gentile
WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Conor Allyn
Cast: Amber Heard, Eduardo Noriega, Lorenzo Mcgovern Zaini, Yari Gugliucci, Luca Calvani
Palazzo dei Congressi
The Shining (1980) – 09:30
The Blues Brothers (1980) – 12:30
The Fugitive (1993) – 15:15
Go Go Tales (2007) – 18:00
Casa del Cinema
MONTY PYTHON’S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979) – 11:00
Vulcanoidi – La Voce Umana – 15:30
Sunday 25th June
Teatro Antico
ITALIAN PREMIERE
Director: James Mangold
Cast: Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Boyd Holbrook
Palazzo dei Congressi
AN American Werewolf In London (1981) – 09:00
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) – 13:15
Ben-Hur (1959) – 16:15
Casa del Cinema
New Rose Hotel (1998) – 09:00
Way Out West (1939) – 11:00
Dr. Strangelove (1964) – 15:30
Monday 26th June
Teatro Antico
EUROPEAN PREMIERE
Director: A.V. Rockwell
Cast: Teyana Taylor, Josiah Cross, William Catlett, Aaron Kingsley Adetola
Palazzo dei Congressi
Pasolini (2014) – 10:00
National Lampoon’s Animal House (1979) – 12:00
An American In Paris (1951) – 14:15
Amadeus (1984) – 17:15
Casa del Cinema
His Girl Friday (1940) – 11:00
Maestrale – 15:30
Tuesday 27th June
Teatro Antico
A gala evening curated by Bella Thorne featuring short films directed by celebrity talent and influencers including Bella Thorne, Nina Dobrev, Khaby Lame, Jacqueline Fernandez, Adriana Lima, and many more.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Sportin’ Life (2021) – 10:00
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – 12:00
Coming To America (1988) – 15:00
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) – 17:30
Casa del Cinema
Duck Soup (1933) – 09:30
Jason Brown – 15:00
MASTERCLASS – 16:00
A.V. ROCKWELL
Wednesday 28th June
Teatro Antico
WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Francesco Cinquemani
Cast: Alec Baldwin, William Baldwin, Valeria Marini, Mia McGovern Zaini, Soraya Azzabi, Elva Trill
WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Davide Minnella
Cast: Francesco Scianna, Filippo Scicchitano, Matilde Gioli, Beatrice Grannò
Palazzo dei Congressi
Three Amigos (1986) – 09:00
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) – 11:15
Troy (2004) – 13:30
Siberia (2020) – 17:15
Casa del Cinema
Raising Arizona (1987) – 15:00
Other
13:00
PALAZZO DEI CONGRESSI
BELLA THORNE, KHABY LAME & FRIENDS
In Conversation with Bella Thorne and Khaby Lame
Thursday 29th June
Teatro Antico
WORLD PREMIERE
Directors: Edoardo Leo, Massimiliano Bruno
Cast: Edoardo Leo, Massimiliano Bruno, Anna Foglietta, Renato Carpentieri, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Giuseppe Battiston, Neri Marcorè, Anna Ferzetti, Ricky Memphis, Claudia Pandolfi, Rocco Papaleo, Giovanni Storti and Massimo Wertmüller, Marco Bonini, Sara Baccarini, Liliana Fiorelli
INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE
Director: Eddie Alcazar
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Moises Arias, Jason Genao, Karrueche Chan, Mike O Hearn, Emily Willis, Scott Bakula, Bella Thorne
Palazzo dei Congressi
Tommaso (2019 ) – 10:00
Inception (2010) – 14:45
SHTTL (2023) – 17:45
Casa del Cinema
Little Richard: I Am Everything
EUROPEAN PREMIERE
Director: Lisa Cortes
Cast: Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Little Richard, Nile Rodgers
Other
MASTERCLASS – 10:30
PALAZZO DEI CONGRESSI – SALA B
DEBORAH NADOOLMAN LANDIS
The Transformation of Film through Costume Design
Friday 30th June
Teatro Antico
WORLD PREMIERE
Director: Marco Perego
Cast: Zoe Saldana, Garrett Hedlund, Adria Arjona
ITALIAN PREMIERE
Director: Maïwenn
Cast: Johnny Depp, Maïwenn, Pierre Richard, Melvil Poupaud
We kindly inform the audience that, due to technical problems, the programming scheduled for the screenings of June 30th at the Teatro Antico has undergone a change: “The Absence of Eden” will be screened at 9pm, while “Jeanne du Barry” at 11.30pm
Palazzo dei Congressi
North by Northwest (1959) – 10:00
The Bodyguard (1992) – 12:45
Into The Night (1985) – 15:30
Casablanca (1942) – 18:00
Casa del Cinema
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) – 15:30
Saturday 1st July
Teatro Antico
A gala evening celebration
La Stranezza
Director: Roberto Andò
Cast: Toni Servillo, Salvo Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Giulia Andò
Palazzo dei Congressi
The Dark Knight (2008) – 10:00
Lethal Weapon (1987) – 13:00
Oscar (1991) – 15:15
The Matrix (1999) – 17:30
Casa del Cinema
Bridesmaids (2011) – 11:00
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) – 15:30
Other
MASTERCLASS – 11:00
HOTEL TIMEO
WILLEM DAFOE & ABEL FERRARA
In conversation with Willem Dafoe and Abel Ferrara
KEY
Abel Ferrara & Willem Dafoe: An Artistic Collaboration
John Landis: Comedy in Film
Warner Bros: 100th Anniversary Celebration
