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L'Italo-Americano GIOVEDÌ 16 GENNAIO 2014 www.italoamericano.com 15 The Italian spotlight at the 2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival Continued from page 1 nized by the Palm Springs International Film Society. A selection of nine Italian films was presented on the occasion of several screenings, taking place in different venues and theaters around the city, including Paolo Sorrentino's critically acclaimed The Great Beauty. The movie won the 2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film last Sunday, and it is also Italy's entry at the 86th Academy Awards to be held on March 2, 2014. Besides Sorrentino's work, other interesting titles were chosen to represent Italy in the prestigious PSIFF: A Five Star Life by Maria Sole Tognazzi, featuring Margherita Buy, winner of the David di Donatello Award as Best Actress; The Mercury Factor by former MP Luca Barbareschi; actress Valeria Golino's directorial debut Honey; Salvo by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza; Stefano Sardo's documentary Slow Food Story dedicated to the global Slow Food Movement; and the autobiographical Those Happy Years by Daniele Lucchetti. Two masterpieces of Italian cinema were also included: Roberto Benigni's Life Is Beautiful (1997), Academy Award winner as Best Actor, Best Music, and Best Foreign Language Film; and Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso (1988), Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition, two more movies directed by young Italian filmmakers - Medeas by Andrea Pallaoro winner of the New Voices/New Visions Award, and The Italian Character by Angelo Bozzolini, based on the Attention Clubs and Organizations! Your Calendar item submissions are welcome. Items are due no later than three weeks prior to the date of the event. They may be emailed to linda@italoamericano . All submissions must include: Event, date, time and address of the event, brief description, as well as a phone number or website for additional information. Subject to editor's review and space availability. Not all items submitted will be published. Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Perrone, filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, and IIC acting director Massimo Sarti story of Rome's Orchestra di Santa Cecilia - participated in the Festival, but they were assigned respectively to the American and German sections due to the foreign production. Some of the screenings were attended by the Italian filmmakers and producers. Among them were Paolo Sorrentino and producer Nicola Giuliano (The Great Beauty), Angelo Bozzolini (The Italian Character), and producer Viola Prestieri (Honey). In particular, The Great Beauty and The Italian Character were presented simultaneously by the directors on Friday, January 10, at the Palm Springs High School and the Annenberg Theater. The showings were followed by an exclusive gala at the Viceroy Hotel, celebrating the Italian artists and guests in a friendly atmosphere, featuring exquisite food and wines. The party was organized by the PSIFF and the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Film Commission, and the Italian Heritage Culture Foundation. Many representatives of the Italian Institutions and of the movie industry were in attendance. In his introductory remarks, Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Perrone congratulated the organizers of the Festival and thanked all the guests, the sponsor Terry Weiner, and the Italian organizations represented by Massimo Sarti, IIC Acting Director, and ICHF President Cynthia Catalino. "We are proud to be part of this extraordinary film festival, and to show here in Palm Springs some excellent examples of Italian filmmaking", he said introducing guests of honor Paolo Sorrentino and Angelo Bozzolini. He also underlined the importance of supporting the Italian tradition, creativity, and talent in this particular field of art. The gala was a very pleasant occasion to acknowledge the valuable contribution of newgeneration Italian movie stars to international cinema, looking forward to the long-waited appointments with the 2014 Golden Globe and Academy Awards. In Las Vegas a slice of Italian top quality technology: 10 firms at Ces 2014 Continued from page 1 program, data and favorite entertainment options. IK Multimedia (from Modena but with branches in Florida, Japan and China) produces instruments able to make music using smartphones and tablets. Qardio, from Naples, makes instruments able to monitor the blood pressure or the cardiovascular system connecting wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet. Sensoria instead, promoted one of the more hazardous ideas of future: smart socks which use sensors in the sole to monitor the feet whilst running - things like weight distribution on footfall, number of steps and speed - and analyse the runner's technique. The data is recorded by the detachable ankle-sensor and sent via Bluetooth to an app on the user's smartphone, which advises them with vocal instructions on how to change their running technique to avoid injury. Among the other Italian exhibitors there were GlassUp with eyeglasses that want to challenge Google glasses; Puro with its smartphone and tablet's devices, Maikii from Treviso or Dws from Vicenza with a 3D printer prosumer. Only to attend the CES fair means a lot of opportunities. The 2014 edition wrapped as the largest in show history with a record two million net square feet of exhibit space housing more than 3,200 exhibitors. CES dazzled as the global gathering place for anyone involved in the business of consumer technologies with more than 150,000 industry professionals in attendance, including more than 35,000 from outside the United States. Jan. 18 – Sat.- OCAIW Meeting - Marie Callenders (15363 Culver Dr, Irvine 92604) $25.00 White Elephant. Call: Lucy Gallo 949472-8218 or Arline 949-786-7845 Jan. 18, Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Jan. 19, Sun.-Cinema Italiano offered by Italian Cultural Arts Council, Film: Lezioni di cioccolato (Chocolate Lessons) (2007). Where: Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. In the state-of-the art, ultra deluxe Norma Kershaw Auditorium. COST: Adults $10, Students: $5 (no need to RSVP). SCHEDULE: Arrival: 1:30- 2:00 pm, Reception/Refreshments; Seating in Auditorium: 1:45 pm, Program Begins: 2:00 pm. For information call (714) 567-3600. Jan. 19, Sun.-Abruzzesi e Molisani di California 24th Anniversary Dinner Dance, honoring Guy Masciotra. At the Castaway Restaurant (1250 E. Harvard Rd., Burbank, CA). 12 noon to 4pm. Music by The Sicilian Band. Cost: $40 per person. For reservations call Adelio Di Gregorio (818) 985-0951 Jan 19, Sun.-Santo Padre Pio Society Rosary at St. Peter's Italian Church (1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles) 10:30am. For information call President Maria Bruno at (818) 241-4672. Jan. 23, Thurs.-Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) Special General Meeting with the Board of Directors from the NIABA (National Italian American Bar Association) at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, LA, CA 90012). Cocktails and Music at 6pm, Dinner and Program at 7pm. RSVP with meal selection at https//www.surveymonkey.com/s/NIABANight. For cost and additional information, email iala07@yahoo.com Jan 25, Sat.- Italian American Lawyers Association (IALA) Installation Ball at Samuel Oschin Pavillion at the California Science Center, at USC (700 Exposition Park Drive). Keynote Speaker: Umberto Guidoni, former member of European Parliament and ESA astronaut. 6:30pm-11pm. $100 per person. RSVP and meal selections at https://www.surveymonkey. com/s/2014InstallationBall. For information, email iala07@yahoo.com Jan. 26, Sun.-Maria S.S. di Costantinopoli General Meeting at 1pm at Casa Italiana for preparations for the upcoming March 9 Feast. Members are requested to make their reservations as soon as possible so we can prepare food for everyone present. For reservations call: Joe Deligio at 626-261-9848, Francesca Chesh Deligio 818-841-7034, or Maria Bruno 818-241-4672. Jan. 26, Sun.-POINTers (Italian genealogy group)-Luncheon 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Raffaello Ristorante (400 South Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731). For reservations and information call Diane at (310) 645-9442. Jan. 27, Mon.-ICF Branch 67 Polenta Dinner. 6:30pm at Casa Italiana (1051 N. Broadway, L.A. 90012). $20/Adults, $7/Children. For information/reservations contact: Teresa Thompson (323) 721-1673 mottino1227@gmail.com or Maria Teresa Bravo (310) 914-3186 mtbravo@ix.netcom.com or Lou Mages (805) 492-9858 pat.lou.mages@gmail.com or Nick M. D'Egidio (562) 947-2819 san1nicola@yahoo.com Feb. 1 Sat.: Grandsons of Italy in America Meeting at Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, 11:30 a.m. For info call (805) 529-9726. Feb. 6, Thurs.– Italian Movie Night 7:00pm at the San Juan Capistrano Regency Theater. Come early and join us at 6:00pm upstairs in Rick's Cafe for Happy Hour (26762 Verdugo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675) 949-661-3456. Screening El Presidente. Movie in Italian with English subtitles. Feb. 9, Sun. – Mother Cabrini Chapel and Library Open House, 9 am to 1 pm hosted by ICF/LAADC/Los Angeles Region. 3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA. Groups may schedule visit to Mother Cabrini Chapel and Library by contacting Carmelo Sabatella at (626) 372-7812.

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