🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: L’Avventura (THE ADVENTURE)| 1960 | 143 Mins | Italy & France | Italian with English Subtitles

About the film: Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura is a landmark of modernist cinema, renowned for its radical departure from traditional narrative structure. The film begins with the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, Anna, during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily. But instead of resolving the mystery, Antonioni shifts focus to the emotional drift and existential disconnection between Anna’s lover Sandro and her friend Claudia. The film’s slow pacing, haunting landscapes, and unresolved tension challenged audiences at its Cannes premiere—where it was initially booed, only to later win the Jury Prize and redefine cinematic storytelling.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!