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The Bioscope is proud to present Italian Cinema Day in collaboration with the and The Italian Cultural Institute In Pretoria: a full day dedicated to contemporary Italian cinema taking place on September 13, 2026.
The event is part of Fare Cinema, an initiative by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation dedicated to promoting quality Italian cinema abroad, with the goal of celebrating not only directors and actors, but the full creative chain behind every film and the many professions that bring cinema to life, from screenwriters and costume designers to editors and set designers.
The IIC will be offering complimentary soft drinks and popcorn at this screening. All films will be screened with English subtitles.
SEE THE FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME HERE
Il maestro (My Tennis Maestro)
Directed by: Andrea Di Stefano. Comedy Drama Sport. Dur 2hr 5mins.
Presented out of competition at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and starring Pierfrancesco Favino alongside young Tiziano Menichelli, the film follows a former tennis player, disillusioned by his mediocre career, who becomes the coach of a shy young talent crushed by his father’s expectations. A tribute to imperfect mentors, Il Maestro is a journey through the pain of growth, the power of teaching, and the beauty of human bonds.