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Herrin Heritage Club: Italian Film Night at the Civic Center
May 22 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for a special Thursday evening social and film screening hosted by the Herrin Heritage Club. Special thanks to the St. Louis Film Fest and President Barbara Kline
5:30 PM – Social Hour with Cash Bar
6:30 PM – Film Screening Starts
Short Film Program
THE AQUARIUM • L’ACQUARIO
Vincenzo, who is on his first date with Sara, does not know what to say to her. He asks Chat-AIT, an Al-based app, for help; the app tells him what to say.
Director: Gianluca Zonta Year: 2024
Length: 14 min. Genre: Comedy
NINA
Nina, a child with Down syndrome, needs to stay two days in a residence for children with disabilities so her mom can bring her brother to a soccer tryout. What was meant to be a quick stop becomes an important journey for the entire family.
Director: Arianna Mattioli Year: 2024
Length: 20 min. Genre: Drama
LOVE AND CHEWING GUM
How will 13-year-old Ricardo kiss Anna, the most beautiful girl in his middle school?
Director: Arianna Di Stefano Year: 2024
Length: 13 min. Genre: Comedy
BUZZ • RONZIO
Alma is in her twenties and has ADHD. Among bee hives she feels perfectly comfortable as she has learned to manage her neurodiversity in that situation over the years. She is preparing to take a university admission test. What first seemed chaotic and unmanageable, hides an organic order.
Director: Niccolò Donatini Year: 2024
Length: 12 min. Genre: Comedy
JONAS’ HAIRCUT • IL TAGLIO DI JONAS
Jonas travels to a beauty salon where Patty, the owner, will cut his hair. A haircut that will change both of their lives.
Director: Rosario Capozzolo Year: 2024
Length: 10 min. Genre: Drama
SUPERBI
Since 1860, the Superbi store produces the town of Ascoli Piceno’s best olive ascolane. That was true until young Ismail opens a new fried olive shop in town.
Director: Nikola Brunelli Year: 2024
Length: 15 min. Genre: Drama
THE GARDEN OF DELIGHTS + IL GIARDINO DELLE DELIZIE
Some of the students in the Velletri penitentiary cooking school are learning to become a chef, with the hope of one day working at the 5-star restaurant: the Garden of Delights.
Director: Simone Spampinato Year: 2024
Length: 17 min. Genre: Documentary
