The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis - St. Paul, in partnership with MSP Film Society, is thrilled to present the 16th Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis - St. Paul (IFF), taking place at The Main Cinema from February 27 through March 2, 2025. This year's lineup, while still being finalized, promises an extraordinary celebration of Italian cinema, featuring some of the best contemporary films alongside timeless classics.

Don't wait to secure your spot! Festival passes are now available, granting access to all festival screenings and events, including to special advance showings of the highly anticipated film Vermiglio by Maura Delpero, which will start in late January or early February ahead of the festival. Please note that access to these advance showings will be limited, so be sure to secure your pass early to guarantee your spot.

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Il tempo che ci vuole (The Time it Takes)

A deeply personal and emotional exploration of a father-daughter relationship, where cinema acts as both a metaphor and a tool for connection, Il tempo che ci vuole tells the real story of screenwriter-director Francesca Comencini and her father Luigi, one of Italy's leading director's of the 60's and 70's. When the film begins, Luigi is working on his iconic film production of "Pinocchio", and through this project he shares with his daughter both his work and his life. The film then evolves as the magic of childhood gives way to the complexities of adulthood. This transition and the inevitable loss of innocence are central themes, as is the way cinema shapes their connection and provides a language for their emotional exchanges. As the daughter grows, she begins to perceive the distance that grows between them, reflected in her belief that she will never measure up to her father. This recognition of a break with childhood is both painful and inevitable, with the father ultimately taking a decisive role in guiding her through a dark moment in her life.

Il tempo che ci vuole premiered out of competition at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival and has since become one of the most acclaimed and successful Italian films of the past year.

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