Dedicated on this occasion to Italian writer Italo Calvino, the event, which began on August 16, promotes cinematographic dialogue between the two countries through screenings and theoretical spaces

Havana, Aug 20 (RHC) The second edition of the Orizzonti Hub Italy-Cuba festival will end today in Havana, after days in which cultural ties between the two nations were strengthened and Italian cinematography was promoted.

Dedicated on this occasion to Italian writer Italo Calvino, the event, which began on August 16, promotes cinematographic dialogue between the two countries through screenings and theoretical spaces, in addition to the International Poster Contest "Italo Calvino. An optimist in centenary".

This Sunday, the exhibition of restored copies of Italian films and premieres of contemporary Italian cinema will continue at the 23 and 12 and Acapulco theaters, respectively.

Among the restored classics scheduled for this day are Mamma Roma (1962) and Ocho y medio (1963), which will be shown at 14:00 and 17:00, local time, respectively.

Meanwhile, Le mosche, Inverno, Storia di un violino e del suo albero, Big and Una famiglia will be shown at the Acapulco cinema.

According to information provided, meetings were held during these days with representatives of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (Icaic), the Cuban Cinematheque, the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema and the CartelON project.

Spaces where joint plans were discussed in various areas such as international relations, film restoration, activities to be developed within the framework of the Festival and an editorial project on the history of the Cuban film poster.

As reflected in the Orizzonti Hub project website, a look to the future is present in this event by addressing the potential of innovative technologies and exploring new languages to open up new ways of telling stories. (Source: Prensa Latina)