The Cleveland Italian Film Festival 2023 will be showcasing award winning films from Italy Sept. 14 – Sept. 28, 2023 at the Cedar Lee Theater and Atlas Cinemas Eastgate. All films are $12 each and screen on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. 

The Cleveland Italian Film Festival, sponsored by Italian Tours & Travel by Diana, is the first independent film festival in Northern Ohio to exclusively showcase Italian award-winning films in Cleveland area theaters since its inception in 2006. 

Here are the great films coming your way! Tickets may be purchased by calling 216.456.8117. 

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023

“Gli Anni Piu Belli”

7:30 p.m., Cedar Lee Theater

One win, 12 nominations; starring Pierfrancesco Favino, Micaela Ramazzotti, Kim Rossi Stuart, and Claudio Santamaria.

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

“Tulipani: Love, Honor & A Bicycle” (Comedy/Drama)

7:30 p.m., Atlas Cinemas Eastgate

Eight wins, three nominations; starring Giancarlo Giannini, Ksenia Solo, Gijs Naber, and Lidia Vitale.

Thursday, Septemer 28, 2023

"Benvenuti al Sud" 

7:30 p.m., Atlas Cinemas Eastgate

Five wins, 29 nominations; starring Claudio Bisio, Angela Finocchiaro, Alessandro Siani, and Dany Boon