27 September @ Cinema Paradiso & Luna on SX ·
Presented by Palace & Luna Palace Cinemas ·

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty,The Young Pope) and starring Toni Servillo (The Great Beauty) as the controversial Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – the most anticipated Italian film of the year, LORO, will open the 19th Lavazza Italian Film Festival in Perth. Split into two parts for its Italian release, the Festival is proud to present the project in single epic form, within days of its premiere screenings at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. Tickets for the Opening Night events are now on sale, and are expected to sell out!

OPENING NIGHT GALA – LORO
Thursday 27 September
Cinema Paradiso – 164 James Street, Northbridge
Opening Night of the 2018 Lavazza Italian Film Festival kicks off at Cinema Paradiso at 6.15pm with a glass of Calneggia Asolo Prosecco D.O.C.G, a Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream, a festival gift bag and the popular Lavazza coffee popcorn followed by the premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s scandalous Loro. After the film, follow Little Miss Squeezebox down the road to Connections Nightclub for a taste of Italy, thanks to The Cooking Professor and live entertainment by DJ Harvey Rae!
Event Details:
Thursday 27 September
6:15pm arrivals
6:45pm Screening of LORO
9pm Afterparty at Connections Nightclub
Tickets: Palace Movie Club $60 / General Admission $65
To purchase tickets go to:  italianfilmfestival.com.au or www.palacecinemas.com.au  TICKETS ON SALE NOW

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION – LORO
Thursday 27 September
Luna SX – 13 Essex St, Fremantle
Luna SX will host an Opening Night Reception for the 2018 Lavazza Italian Film Festival starting at 6:00pm with catering delizioso from Dolce & Salato, sweet treats from Romano’s Fine Foods and some lively Prosecco courtesy of Calneggia Family Vineyards. Plus pre-screening traditional Italian folk music from the Joys of the Women choir. All of this will be followed by the Australian premiere screening of Loro at 6:45pm.

Event Details:
Thursday 27 September
6:00pm arrivals
6:45pm Screening of LORO
Tickets: Luna Privilege Card $31.50 / General Admission $36.50
To purchase tickets go to: italianfilmfestival.com.au or  lunapalace.com.au/  TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace Cinemas and Luna Palace Cinemas comes to Perth from Sept 27 to Oct 17 at Cinema Paradiso and Luna on SX.
With over 30 of the latest and greatest from Italy’s best filmmakers, there is no shortage of Italian passion, drama, romance and style for film lovers to enjoy!

 

More info:
www.italianfilmfestival.com.au