BERTOLUCCI - A Film Series

Save the date: October 18th, 2014, at the iconic Castro Theatre: BERTOLUCCI - A Film Series, four of the most successful and loved works by legendary Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci, engaging the audience in a one-day pursuit of a dream that arose from a prolific cinematic career spanning over fifty years. The festival will spotlight a unique selection of four Bertolucci films, including the exclusive Northern California Premiere of the newly-restored 3D version of the nine-time Academy Award-winning masterpiece, THE LAST EMPEROR, converted by the international visual effects company, Prime Focus World. Celebrated actress & filmmaker Joan Chen to appear at The Last Emperor 3D. For more information visit http://CinemaItaliaSF.com. TICKETS now on sale at http://CinemaItaliaSF.com/tickets --- SCHEDULE --- 12:30 p.m. THE CONFORMIST (IL CONFORMISTA) (1970) – Northern California Premiere of New Restoration. Bertolucci was nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay he wrote for THE CONFORMIST, which was based on the novel by Alberto Moravia. The political drama was a commentary on fascism and starred Jean-Louis Trintignant as Marcello Clerici, a man who has become a prime example of an intellectual fascist. When he is sent to Paris to assassinate his former anti-fascist mentor, Clerici must come face to face with his tortured past. Screens at (111 mins.) (new restoration) 3:00 p.m. THE SHELTERING SKY (IL TÉ NEL DESERTO) (1990) – Bertolucci received many accolades for his work with adaptation of Paul Bowles’s novel including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture and a win for Best Original Score. THE SHELTERING SKY stars John Malkovich and Debra Winger as a sophisticated couple, married for ten years, who have come to the African desert in search of renewal and personal inspiration. Screens at (137 mins.) (35 mm projection) 6:00 p.m. THE LAST EMPEROR (L’ULTIMO IMPERATORE) in 3D (1987) – In 2013, Bertolucci celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first international release of THE LAST EMPEROR. The celebration continues with an exclusive 3D screening during this film series. The film follows the life of Emperor Pu Yi, who took the throne at age three in 1908 before witnessing decades of cultural and political upheaval, within and without the walls of the Forbidden City. THE LAST EMPEROR is an intimate character study of one man reconciling personal responsibility and political legacy. The film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, three BAFTAs including Best Picture and four Golden Globes including Best Director, making it one of Bertolucci’s most critically praised and lauded works. (163 mins.) (3D) 8:30 p.m. The special party INSIDE THE FORBIDDEN CITY will take place in the Castro Theatre’s mezzanine will take place following the screening of THE LAST EMPEROR featuring Italian and Chinese cuisines and drinks. Tickets are $15.00 each. 9:30 p.m. LAST TANGO IN PARIS (ULTIMO TANGO A PARIGI) (1972) – Marlon Brando received an Academy Award nomination as Paul, a middle-aged American who comes to Paris when his estranged wife commits suicide. After meeting a young Frenchwoman by the name of Jeanne (Maria Schneider), Paul enters into a sadomasochistic, carnal relationship of outrageous sexual behavior with her. The combination of the explicit sexual content, Brando’s performance, and Bertolucci’s direction (for which he also received another Academy Award nomination), makes this an art house classic. (128 mins.) (35 mm projection) Tickets for THE LAST EMPEROR 3D are $15.00 each, while the other films are $12.00 each. Discounts are available for students and seniors. Order tickets and passes now at http://cinemaitaliasf.com/tickets BERTOLUCCI – A FILM SERIES is co-presented by Istituto Luce-Cinecittà, Rome and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. The exhibition is organized by: Program Director Amelia Antonucci, Cinema Italia San Francisco; Camilla Cormanni and Paola Ruggiero of Istituto Luce-Cinecittà. Presented in association with the Ministry of Culture of Italy, under the auspices of the Consul General of Italy in San Francisco. TEAM - Amelia Antonucci, Program Director - Sophoan Sorn, Festival Advisor - Daniela Cilia, Development/Social Coordinator - Luca Antonucci, Visual Campaign Designer - Sarah Flores, Box Office Manager - Patrick Sullivan, Operations Associate - Larsen & Associates, Publicity CONNECT Subscribe to these pages and stay connected with us: http://www.facebook.com/CinemaItaliaSF http://www.twitter.com/CinemaItaliaSF http://www.instagram.com/CinemaItaliaS