Art, history, gastronomy and wine, nature: different souls ofUmbria They reveal the decisive character of a territory full of beauty. A region in which the visitor discovers and can experience various forms of pleasure: for the eyes, for the palate, for the mind and spirit.
Passing through ancient villages and hills dotted with vineyards and olive groves, through sacred woods and forests, the green heart of Italy reveals unexpected surprises. Even more so in autumn, the ideal season to admire the landscape which gradually changes color and composition.
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5 weekends to discover Umbria this autumn
This year there is one more reason to organize an autumn weekend in Umbria. From September 20 to November 3, 2024Over five weekends, the event takes place in selected towns and small villages in the region. Umbria, the flavors of cinemaA sensory experience that combines flavors and images, local oil and wine, territory, nature and great cinema.
Umbria, the flavors of cinema: towns and small villages in Umbria
Terni, Orvieto, Spello, Montefalco, Bevagna, Assisi, Narni, Montone, Umbertide, Magione and Perugia will host a well-defined programme of events.
Among these, free film screenings preceded by tastings in suggestive wine cellars and oil mills, excursions into nature, workshops with schools, visits to places that have been film sets. And again, walks and treks to immerse participants in an authentic artistic and naturalistic dimension.
Umbria, the flavors of cinema: appointment
Terni and Orvieto (September 20-22)
The first weekend of events will be evocative journey between cinema, wine and Franciscanism in the context of southern Umbriaorganized by Istess.
The program includes nature routes between Orvieto Cliff and the Marmore Falls; visits to the cinema Papigno Studioswhere did Roberto Benigni film Life is beautiful, Pinocchio And The Tiger and the Snow and which houses the Oscar winner's sceno-artistic testament Danilo Donati.
And then recitals, concerts, tastings and screenings of great classics directed by masters of Italian cinema, with guests such as Moni Ovadia And Max CavallarTHE.
Don't miss an immersive experience on the film set The legend of the three companionswhere spectators can transform themselves into extras, experience the magic of cinema and interpret certain episodes from the life of Saint Francis alongside Francesco Salvi And Fabio Bussotti.
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Spello, Montefalco, Assisi and Bevagna (October 11-13)
HAS Spell Two workshops will be organized, one on sounds led by Marco Ciorba and one on makeup with special effects led by Chiara Scardaoni.
HAS MontefalcoInstead, the actor will be honored Walter Chiari on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. The presentation of the book is planned A stage animal with Michele Sancisi, Alessandro Boschi and Simone Annichiarico followed by the screening of the film Beautiful by Luchino Visconti accompanied by a tasting.
The second day includes an excursion of Forest of San Francesco di Assisi until Benedictine complex of S. Croce.
Finally, a BevagnaThe public will be able to explore the locations of the film Dante by Pupi Avati in the company of costume historian Arianna Duranti, discovering the Middle Ages through Gaîté Market.
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Narni (October 18-20)
A few days later, the event will move to Narni, The Umbrian municipality has been a pioneer in the conservation and restoration of 20th century films thanks to The ways of cinema. Here, between October 18 and 20, visitors will be able to participate in workshops for primary schools, walks in the Nera Gorges and theAbbey of San Cassianoexploring the filming locations of famous films such as For the grace received, Chocolate course And Suddenly, paradiseThere will also be readings of Fellini's works and screenings accompanied by tastings.
Montone and Umbertide (October 25-27)
Passing through the Upper Tiber Valley, here is theUmbria Film Festival which offers a variety of screenings, from Italian comedies to The vegetable by Gennaro Nunziante, with Fabio Rovazzi and Luca Zingaretti and filmed on Lake Piediluco, Enough with Vinicio Marchioni, up to cult classics like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Here the tasting of the Singapore Sling cocktail, prepared by world champion Sara Polidori, brings a unique touch to the experience, allowing participants to immerse themselves even more in the atmosphere of the film. And again the presence of the grand master Terry GilliamPresident of the Festival and honorary citizen of Montone.
THE'excursion to the abbey of Montecoronaan 11th century Camaldolese hermitage which was also the location of the film The Life of Dante by Pupi Avati, further enriches the weekend. The route culminates in the heart of Montone.
Magione and Perugia (November 1-3)
The grand finale will take place at Perugia And Manor with the projection of Boris – The Movie and the meeting with one of the protagonists, followed by the screening of My brother is an only child with the participation of screenwriter Stefano Rulli. During the festival, workshops will be organized for children and adolescents, screenings in virtual and augmented reality and meetings with the authors.
The weekend will end with a guided tour of the Abbey of Santa Maria Valdiponte in Montelabate and, on November 3, with a special event dedicated to discovering the historic center of Perugia through its filming locations.
Useful information and program
Umbria, the flavors of cinema It is an opportunity to discover the region through the charm of cinema and the pleasure of taste, offering experiences that combine culture, gastronomy and nature.
The project is managed by Umbria Film Festival Network and directed by Umbria region.
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