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Join us for screenings of three contemporary Italian films:
LA FELICITÀ È UN SISTEMA COMPLESSO (The Complexity of Happiness)
Friday, March 27, 4:30 pm, Viking Hall 123, Central Campus
Director: Gianni Zanasi
Genre: Comedy
Length: 1h 57 min
Year: 2015
Synopsis: A single businessman's empathy and compassion are tested when he is left to care for an exchange student and has to guide the company for the two adolescent owners. (IMDb).
IL PADRE D’ITALIA (THERE IS A LIGHT)
Friday, April 3, 4:30 pm, Viking Hall 123, Central Campus
Director: Fabio Mollo
Genre: Drama
Length: 1h 33 min
Year: 2017
Synopsis: When Paolo's partner starts a family and wants to have children, Paolo ends the relationship. He does not yet feel ready for the challenge, especially after his own conflicted childhood. However, when Paolo's pregnant partner disappears, his life changes abruptly. (IMDb).
THE START UP: ACCENDI IL TUO FUTURO
Friday, April 10, 4:30 pm, Viking Hall 123, Central Campus
Director: Alessandro D’Alatri
Genre: Drama
Length: 1h 37 min
Year: 2017
Synopsis: A teenager, named Matteo, dreams of becoming a professional swimmer. When his coach prefers to him the son of the team's sponsors, Matteo takes revenge studying at the university Bocconi and inventing a social network. (IMDb).
Open to all. Free entrance. English subtitles. Refreshments will be provided. Opening remarks from Professor Anna Rocca, world languages and cultures.
Sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures department, the Center for International Education, and the Salem State Italian Club in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.
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