BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260331T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260331T173000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260313T141746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141746Z UID:6796-1774978200-1774978200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:*Un bacio* by Ivan Cotroneo (Italy\, 2016) - Film Festival “Stories of Young People in the Digital Age ... Identity\, Relationships\, the Future” DESCRIPTION:The film festival “Stories of Young People in the Digital Age … Identity\, Relationships\, Future” at the Movieplex Multiplex in L’Aquila aims to provide an opportunity for discussion and reflection on the relationship between parents and children in the digital age. The initiative was created to provide a space for dialogue on issues that are increasingly central to the upbringing of today’s younger generations: online identity\, relationships mediated by social media\, and the impact of the internet on young people’s emotional and relational development. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/un-bacio-by-ivan-cotroneo-italy-2016-film-festival-stories-of-young-people-in-the-digital-age-identity-relationships-the-future/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rassegna-cinematografica-per-ragazzi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T173000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260313T141004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141004Z UID:6794-1774373400-1774373400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:*WarGames* by John Badham (USA\, 1983) - Film Series “Stories of Young People in the Internet Age ... Identity\, Relationships\, the Future” DESCRIPTION:The film festival “Stories of Young People in the Digital Age … Identity\, Relationships\, Future” at the Movieplex Multiplex in L’Aquila aims to provide an opportunity for discussion and reflection on the relationship between parents and children in the digital age. The initiative was created to provide a space for dialogue on issues that are increasingly central to the upbringing of the younger generation: online identity\, relationships mediated by social media\, and the impact of the internet on young people’s emotional and relational development. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/wargames-by-john-badham-usa-1983-film-series-stories-of-young-people-in-the-internet-age-identity-relationships-the-future/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rassegna-cinematografica-per-ragazzi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260319T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20251223T085016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T085016Z UID:6531-1773954000-1773954000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of "Hugo Cabret" DESCRIPTION:Best Art Direction by Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo for the 2011 film *Hugo Cabret*\, directed by Martin Scorsese. \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-worthy-italians-screening-of-hugo-cabret/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cineteca_in_sala_marzo_fb-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260317T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260317T173000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260313T141321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141321Z UID:6162-1773768600-1773768600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:*The Boy in the Pink Pants* by Margherita Ferri (Italy\, 2024) - Film Festival “Stories of Young People in the Digital Age ... Identity\, Relationships\, the Future” DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 17\, the film series “Stories of Young People in the Internet Age … Identity\, Relationships\, Future” will kick off at the Movieplex Multiplex in L’Aquila\, with the aim of fostering discussion and reflection on the relationship between parents and children in the digital age. The initiative was created to provide a space for dialogue on issues that are increasingly central to the upbringing of the younger generation: online identity\, relationships mediated by social media\, and the impact of the internet on young people’s emotional and relational development. \nVeronica Valerio\, a psychologist\, sexologist\, and psychotherapist\, will lead the discussion. She will guide parents and teens through a process of exploration and dialogue\, helping them share tools\, experiences\, and perspectives\, and fostering an open and constructive dialogue on some of today’s most pressing educational challenges. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-boy-in-the-pink-pants-by-margherita-ferri-italy-2024-film-festival-stories-of-young-people-in-the-digital-age-identity-relationships-the-future/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rassegna-cinematografica-per-ragazzi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260305T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20251222T090250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T090250Z UID:6509-1772744400-1772744400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of "Divorce\, Italian Style" DESCRIPTION:Best Original Screenplay by Ennio De Concini\, Pietro Germi\, and Alfredo Giannetti for the 1961 film *Divorzio all’italiana*\, directed by Pietro Germi. \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-worthy-italians-screening-of-divorce-italian-style/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cineteca_in_sala_marzo_fb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260304T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260216T140529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T140529Z UID:6742-1772640000-1772640000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Screening of the documentary film "Paolina: The Girl Without Youth" — produced by La Lanterna Magica DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the University of the Third Age of L’Aquila\nA blend of theater\, documentary\, and historical memory\, aimed at telling the stories of women in the culture and history of Abruzzo.\nFeaturing Prof. Fabrizio Pompei\, director and screenwriter of the documentary film. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/screening-of-the-documentary-film-paolina-the-girl-without-youth-produced-by-la-lanterna-magica/ LOCATION:Abruzzo Regional Council\, Sala Ipogea\, 4 Michele Iacobucci Street\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ragazze-senza-gioventu-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260507T121013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T121013Z UID:6864-1772323200-1780271999@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Creativity in Action - Digital Project 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Film and audiovisual media become tools for active citizenship in the DIGITALE 2.0 project\, an initiative of the L’Aquila Film Institute carried out as part of the “National Plan for Cinema and Visual Media in Schools” promoted by the MiC and the MIM. The program aims to educate young students—from elementary through high school—on the informed\, critical\, and safe use of digital technologies\, addressing pressing issues such as cyberbullying and online responsibility. \nThrough creative workshops led by industry professionals\, preschool and elementary school children try their hand at producing original commercials\, discovering the secrets of visual storytelling. At the same time\, high school students explore the frontiers of innovation by creating augmented reality works and immersive installations using video art software and artificial intelligence. \nAll the content produced during these training programs will be featured in a closing exhibition scheduled for late May at Palazzo De Marchis. This special event will celebrate the talent of students from L’Aquila and reaffirm cinema as the medium of choice for fostering the informed growth of tomorrow’s citizens. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/creativity-in-action-digital-project-2-0/ CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/digitale-20.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260219T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20251126T120126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T120126Z UID:6052-1771534800-1771534800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Film Crafts: Oscar-Winning Italians - Best Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro\, *Apocalypse Now*\, 1979\, directed by Francis Ford Coppola DESCRIPTION:A retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. \n  URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/film-crafts-oscar-winning-italians-best-cinematography-vittorio-storaro-apocalypse-now-1979-directed-by-francis-ford-coppola/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/isituto-cinematografico.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260213T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260211T150458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150458Z UID:6737-1771014600-1771014600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Disunited Nations DESCRIPTION:Movie Screening URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/disunited-nations/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater\, Via Rodolfo Volpe\, General Partnership\, L'Aquila\, Monticchio\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/130-anni-di-cinema.png ORGANIZER;CN="Teatro Zeta Aps - Ets":MAILTO:teatrozeta@hotmail.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20251126T084817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T084817Z UID:6245-1770325200-1770325200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Oscar-Winning Italians: Screening of "The Rose Tattoo" DESCRIPTION:Best Actress: Anna Magnani — *The Rose Tattoo*\, 1955\, directed by Daniel Mann \nA retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors\, but also actors\, screenwriters\, cinematographers\, editors\, and costume designers—whose work has enriched international productions. Through a selection of films representing the best of Italian cinema\, the initiative explores how Italian craftsmanship and creativity form the foundation of works that have left their mark on the history of global cinema\, continuing to inspire and captivate even new generations of filmmakers. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/oscar-winning-italians-screening-of-the-rose-tattoo/ LOCATION:Movieplex Multiplex – L’Aquila\, 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cineteca_in_sala_febbraio_fb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L'Aquila Film Institute 'La Lanterna Magica' Ets":MAILTO:lanterna.magica2009@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T164500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260125T223000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260123T170143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170143Z UID:6682-1769359500-1769380200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Orpheus DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons… \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus-3/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260124T164500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260124T223000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260123T165736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T165736Z UID:6679-1769273100-1769293800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Orpheus DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons… \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus-2/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260123T164500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260123T223000 DTSTAMP:20260824T023601 CREATED:20260123T145504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T145504Z UID:6673-1769186700-1769207400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Orpheus DESCRIPTION:Directed by Virgilio Villoresi\nA film starring Luca Vergoni\, Giulia Maenza\, Aomi Muyock\, and Vinicio Marchioni\nGenre: Animation\, Fantasy – Italy 2025\nRunning time: 74 minutes\nEver since he was a child\, Orfeo has imagined stories centered around an abandoned villa across from his home. A solitary and visionary pianist\, one evening at the Polypus—the club where he plays—his gaze meets Eura’s. A profound love blossoms between them\, but she is hiding a secret. Then she disappears. One evening\, Orfeo sees her enter a small doorway on Via Saterna\, in front of the villa\, and follows her. Once he crosses the threshold\, he finds himself in a visionary afterlife\, inhabited by creatures such as the Melusines\, the Wizard of the Woods\, and processions of skeletons… \n\nAfter the screenings\, the making-of feature for the film will be shown\n\n4:45 p.m.\n6:30 p.m.\n8:30 p.m. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/orpheus/ LOCATION:Zeta Cinema and Theater on Via Rodolfo Volpe\, L’Aquila\, L'Aquila\, Italy CATEGORIES:Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PosterORFEOHQJPG-1920w-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR