N.I.C.E. Festival USA 2026 — 36th EditionNY / New York City / NOV 7 and 16NEW JERSEY / Montclair, Princeton / NOV 10 and 13MASSACHUSETTS / Cambridge / NOV 20PENNSYLVANIA / Philadelphia / DEC 4 and 5Free and open to all.
It has now been almost 40 years since N.I.C.E. first arrived in the United States, but our enthusiasm remains as strong as ever, just as if it were still the very first day! In these uncertain times, we are immensely grateful to be able to count on the trust of the American public and of the institutions that have supported us for so long.
This year, moreover, we are expanding our reach to include new venues at some of the most prestigious universities in the United States. These partnerships are vital for our association as they enable us to connect with the young students on university campuses. I hope these will be just the first of many screenings to come in the years ahead.
Now more than ever, it is essential to come together with others to share special moments. The cinema is the perfect place for this: I hope that, in the darkness of the auditorium, you will find comfort, joy and a sense of belonging.
Enjoy the show!
Original language / English subtitles
Free events with reservation
NY / New York City
Italian Cultural Institute
Iris Cantor Theatre
OPENING NIGHT
November 7, Saturday
4PM – LE BAMBINE / MOSQUITOES by Valentina and Nicole Bertani
Opening screening followed by a Q&A with Milutin Dapčević (Actor), who will be in attendance
Italian Cultural Institute
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Novembre 16, Monday
8PM – ANNA / ANNA MAGNANI: THE UNTOLD STORY by Monica Guerritore
Screening followed by a Q&A with Beatrice Grannò (Actress), moderated by Stefano Albertini (Director of Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò)
Iris Cantor Theatre
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NEW JERSEY / Montclair
Montclair State University
November 10, Tuesday
6PM– ELVIRA NOTARI: OLTRE IL SILENZIO / ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE by Valerio Ciriaci
Screening followed by a Q&A with Valerio Ciriaci (Director) and Isaak Liptzin (Director of Photography and Co-Producer)
Moderated by Teresa Fiore (Inserra Chair) and Anthony Pemberton (Film)
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NEW JERSEY / Princeton
Princeton University
November 13, Friday
5PM – ELVIRA NOTARI: OLTRE IL SILENZIO / ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE by Valerio Ciriaci
Screening followed by a Q&A with Valerio Ciriaci (Director), Isaak Liptzin (Director of Photography and Co-Producer) and Mila Tenaglia (Associate Producer)
Moderated by Anna Cellinese (Princeton University)
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MASSACHUSETTS / Cambridge
Harvard University — Fong Auditorium
November 20, Friday
6PM – ELVIRA NOTARI: OLTRE IL SILENZIO / ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE by Valerio Ciriaci
Screening followed by a Q&A with Isaak Liptzin (Director of Photography and Co-Producer)
Recorded introductions by Giuliana Bruno, Emmet Blakeney Gleason (Research Professor of Visual and Environmental Studies at Harvard University), and Valerio Ciriaci (Director)
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PENNSYLVANIA / Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania — Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum
December 4, Friday
12AM — LE ASSAGGIATRICI / THE TASTERS by Silvio Soldini
3PM — ORFEO by Virgilio Villoresi
6:30PM — UN ANNO DI SCUOLA / A YEAR OF SCHOOL by Laura Samani — Recorded introduction
December 5, Saturday
12AM — PRIMAVERA by Damiano Michieletto — Recorded introduction
3PM — LE CITTÀ DI PIANURA / THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD by Francesco Sossai — Recorded introduction
6:30PM — IL RAPIMENTO DI ARABELLA / THE KIDNAPPING OF ARABELLA by Carolina Cavalli
Q&A with Director Carolina Cavalli in person after the screening
9PM — ANNA / ANNA MAGNANI – THE UNTOLD STORY di Monica Guerritore — Recorded introduction
Anna Magnani – The untold story
by Monica Guerritore
Elvira Notari. Beyond silence
by Valerio Ciriaci
The kidnapping of Arabella
by Carolina Cavalli
The tasters
by Silvio Soldini
Mosquitoes
by Valentina Bertani, Nicole Bertani
The last one for the road
by Francesco Sossai
Orfeo
by Virgilio Villoresi
Primavera
by Damiano Michieletto
A year of school
by Laura Samani




































