Go Italian this weekend at Doris Duke Theatre
Advertiser Staff
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| In "I Am Emma (Emma Sono Io)," screening tomorrow, high-spirited events take over when a hyper maniac stops taking her medicine. |
The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii, a film festival sponsor, hopes to bring the full festival — seven feature films and seven short films — to Honolulu in the future. Other sponsors include the Instituto Italiano di Cultura in San Francisco; the New Italian Cinema Events organization in Florence, Italy; and Ferrari/Maserati of Hawaii.
Admission to each film is $5 general, $3 for museum members. Each is in Italian, with English subtitles.
The festival launched last night with "Let's Have the Truth About Love (La Verita Vi Prego Sull'Amore)," 2001, directed by Francesco Apolloni. The remaining films:
"If I Were You (Se Fossi In Te)," 2001; directed by Giulio Manfredonia. 100 minutes.
- Three frustrated people, each envious of another's life; after a flash in the sky, each suddenly is living the life of the person they envy. 1 p.m. today.
"Our Tropical Island (Mari Del Sud)," 2001; directed by Marcello Cesena. 90 minutes. 7:30 p.m. today.
- A dysfunctional family finds their life savings have been stolen, just before they head for vacation.
"I Am Emma (Emma Sono Io)," 2002; directed by Francesco Falaschi. 96 minutes.
- Emma, a hyper maniac, accidentally stops taking her medicine while busy with her best friend's wedding, bringing on a wave of vitality and confusion. 1 p.m. Saturday.
"Rebels by Chance (Ribelli Per Caso)," 2001; directed by Vincenzo Terracciano. 100 minutes. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Five middle-aged men who share a hospital room and a love of food decide to hold a feast in their room, only to see their plans thwarted.
