by Guisela Chiarella
Trieste once again hosts Italy’s premier festival for Central and Eastern European cinema, Trieste Film Festival, beginning Thursday, January 16. With screenings at the Politeama Rossetti, Cinema Ambasciatori, and Teatro Miela, the event showcases films in their original languages with Italian and English subtitles.
Highlights
- Feature Film Competition: Recent productions compete for the Trieste Prize, all making their Italian debut.
- Documentary Film Competition: International and Italian documentaries vie for the Alpe Adria Film Prize.
- Short Film Competition: Celebrating emerging talent, with the best short awarded by the Osiride Brovedani Foundation.
- Corso Salani Prize: Independent Italian films seeking distribution are spotlighted, with one earning this prestigious award.
- TSFF dei Piccoli: A family-focused festival-within-a-festival offering screenings, workshops, and surprises.
A Visionary Festival
Creative Director Monica Goti describes the festival as “a gateway between cultures.” This year’s program expands to include more workshops and family activities, ensuring broader community engagement while maintaining its focus on regional cinematic excellence.
The festival continues to solidify Trieste’s role as a cultural hub, offering Italian and international audiences an unparalleled view into Central and Eastern European cinema. More information can be found here.
