The films are expected to offer a full spectrum of everyday life, showing that no matter how dire the situation, life goes on in all its glory.
Hosted at Palace Cinemas Norton Street on one Tuesday of each month, each guest will receive a take-in antipasto plate and Prosecco on arrival, with a film introduction to precede the screening, followed by a Q&A with a special guest and moderated by Antonella Beconi, convenor for Italian at the Centre of Continuing Education, University of Sydney, on behalf of IIC.
Smetto Quando Voglio (I Can Quit Whenever I Want) will be screened tonight, August 20, 2019, at 6:30 pm.
Directed by talented newcomer Salerno-born Sydney Sibilia, the film follows a group of unemployed graduates who turn to producing and trafficking synthetic drugs.
The main character Pietro (Edoardo Leo, Viva Italy, To Rome with Love) is a researcher and a genius who has just lost his job.
With the help of an A-team of economists, chemists and anthropologists, success is immediate for the new black market drug dealers, but at what cost?
Situated within the economic and job crisis, the film explores themes of disillusionment and struggle, in a light-hearted and amusing way.
In the style of Breaking Bad and Ocean’s Eleven, this film has become a cult hit in Italy since its release in 2014.
A Q&A after the screening will be held with Alice Loda, Lecturer, School of International Studies, University of Technology, Sydney.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Palace Cinema’s website.
