Italian filmfest at Shang

MANILA, Philippines - Shangri-La Plaza presents the eighth Italian Film Festival until Oct. 21. It is organized by the Philippine Italian Association and the Embassy of Italy to the Philippines. This year will mark its eighth edition.

The lineup is made up of critically-acclaimed Italian films that have made their way to the most prestigious filmfests worldwide.

The True Legend of Tony Vilar is a memorable comedy that revolves around Tony Vilar, a famous singer in Latin America during the ‘60s.

Internationally-celebrated drama Gas is the story of 24-year-old Luca, a man struggling to confront his homosexuality.

Young couple Marco and Silvia Battaglia seems to have a lot of difficulties to overcome in Small Town Italy.

Before You Know It is a comedy that chronicles the story of life-long friends Ivo, Rosario and Peppe.

Historical drama The Heretic chronicles the life of Cecco d’Ascoli, a man of science and a teacher of medicine from his teaching days in Bologna University to his poignant death in 1327.

A film featuring award-winning actor Ninetto Davoli (Best Italian Actor, Rome International Film Festival, 2006), One out of Two tells the story of Lorenzo, who seems to live the ideal life, possessing things most people desire.

The Fever is an award-winning comedy about provincial accountant Mario Bettini, a man with a deep passion to seize the day and make the most of everything.

A captivating film on Michaelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio chronicles the brilliant artist’s journey and development.

What I’m Doing Here is a comedy that revolves around the life of graduating student Alessio who goes on an adventure with friends around Europe on the Inter Rail.

Awarded Best Foreign Film in the Houston International Film Festival, The Destination revolves around Sardinian trainees Emilio and Costantino.

Considered a classic in the Italian thriller genre, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage presents Sam Dallas, an American writer residing in Rome who is suffering from writer’s block.

Breakthrough comedy Mater Natura sees transvestite Desiderio in a loving relationship with car wash owner Andrea.

The Viceroys is a popular award-winning historical drama set in mid-1800s Sicily, during the last years of the Bourbon reign.

For details, call 633-7851 loc.113 or log on to www.shangrila-plaza.com.