Seven Italian films, including crowd-pleasers like FolleMente and Il Nibbio, dazzled audiences at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival this week! 🌟 Part of the Italian Screens program, the lineup mixed romance, drama, and laughs—proving Italy’s storytelling magic transcends borders. 🍿
Director Paolo Genovese, whose 2023 hit FolleMente had viewers swooning, joked: "After Perfect Strangers made couples break up, this time I want people to fall in love!" 🥂 The post-screening Q&As turned into lively exchanges between Italian creators and Chinese film buffs, sparking talks of future collabs. 🤝
Backed by a €2 million annual fund, Italy’s cinematic diplomacy is thriving. Roberto Stabile of Italy’s Cinema Department shared: "Movies are our love letter to China." 💌 The initiative offers up to €50,000 per film for global distribution—and it’s paying off! Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow raked in 45 million yuan in China earlier this year. 💰
With laughter, tears, and shared popcorn moments, this festival proves cinema is the ultimate cultural bridge. 🎥✨
