October/Ottobre
On the occasion of the XIV edition of the Italian language week in the world (20-25 October 2014),

La Dante organizes the following events:

Festival of Ideas events
Rossini and the bel canto school

Weds 22nd October 6-7pm at the Conference Room – Cambridge Central Library

The undisputed king of bel canto, Rossini created some of the most beloved operas of the Italian repertoire. In this course we explore his enduring comedies – from The Barber of Seville to La Cenerentola – while also discovering the dramatic operas he created for Naples, and his final works for Paris. We follow Rossini through his career and enjoy the most virtuous vocal displays in the opera world.

FREE EVENT: please book in advance Saturday 25 October: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

La Dante in partnerships with the Department of Italian,
Cambridge University Dante’s Paradise: imagining the divine

Venue: Robinson College chapel, Grange Road, CB3 9AN Drop in, no need to book Five artists – working in glass, photography, Renaissance methods, surrealist-pop, and an Outsider artist – present new work created in response to Dante’s Divine Comedy, revealing the workings of the artistic imagination. FREE Italian Conversation, Friday 24th October 1-2 pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us!

La Dante Film Club
Tuesday 28th October, 6pm: What a beautiful day (Italian: Che bella giornata)

A funny Italian comedy with the actor Checco Zalone (Luca Medici), released in 2011. The film was met with high commercial success. In just its second week, it reached $42.2 million in box-office revenue, topping Life Is Beautiful to set the all-time national earnings record for an Italian film. In its opening weekend, the comedy surpassed Avatar for the most sales in the first 3 days of release, reaching $9.4 million – 6.00 Sign in, enjoy complimentary snacks and cappuccino . Brief introduction. – Films are in Italian with English subtitles

For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us.

September 2014
FREE Italian Conversation Friday 26th September 1-2 pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us! Members only

La Dante Film Club
Tuesday 23th September, 6pm: Life Is Beautiful (Italian: La vita è bella) Italian comedy- drama film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni. Benigni plays Guido Orefice, a Jewish Italian book shop owner, who must employ his fertile imagination to shield his son from the horrors of internment in a Nazi concentration camp. Part of the film came from Benigni’s own family history; before Roberto’s birth, his father had survived three years of internment at the Begren-Belsen concentration camp. The film was a critical and financial success, winning Benigni the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 71st Academy Awards as well as the Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Director: Roberto Benigni.

– 6.00 Sign in, enjoy complimentary snacks and cappuccino . Brief introduction – 6.15 Film starts, followed by a brief discussion Films are in Italian with English subtitles For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us at events@ladante-in-ca

July / Luglio

FREE Italian Conversation

Friday 18th July 1-2pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us!

La Dante Film Club
Tuesday 15th July at 6pm VACANZE ROMANE (Roman Holiday) Director: William Wyler Cast: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn Programme: – 6.00 Sign in, enjoy complimentary snacks, wine, soda and water or cappuccino . Brief introduction – 6.15 Film starts – At the end, after a short discussion, you will have the chance to win a gadget of the film 4£ for members and non members Films are in Italian with English subtitles For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us at events@ladante-in-cambridge.org

April / Aprile
FREE Italian Conversation

25th April 1-2pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us!

La Dante Film Club
29th April at 7pm at the Hester Adrian Centre This month’s chosen film from our Italian Contemporary Cinema series is Terraferma directed by E. Crialese (2013) Drama. Watch the trailer. Films are in Italian with English subtitles Tickets £4 for members, £6 for non-members

March / Marzo

Art and Culture

New: Passeggiate Dietro le Scene Al Fitzwilliam Museum Italian Galleries Highlight Tour Friday 14 March 2014, 1-2pm, the Fitzwilliam Museum Learn all about the highlight pieces of art (paintings, sculpture, furniture, maiolica and glass) in the Italian Galleries at the Fitzwilliam Museum from the Keeper of the Applied Arts Department and practice your Italian at the same time! Max: 20 people per tour; £5 per person

Science Festival 2014

A journey of Discovery: Marco Polo. Quaderni veneziani. Friday 14th March, 5-7pm at the Hester Adrian Centre. Every year the University of Cambridge holds a Science Festival which gives the public the opportunity to explore Cambridge Science. Marco Paolini’s theatre is history, poetry and places. In this filmed monologue the Italian actor talks about Marco Polo and his relationship with Venice. In Italian, suitable for all.

Science Festival 2014

A Language Experience: Project Nim. 15th March, 2-4pm at the Hester Adrian Centre. This film focuses on Project Nim, a research project that was mounted ton determine whether a primate raised in close contact with humans could develop a limited “language” based on American Sign Language. In English, suitable for a young audience aged 12+ and adults.

La Dante Film Club

18th March at 7pm at the Hester Adrian Centre This month’s chosen film from our Italian Contemporary Cinema series is Miele directed by V. Golino (2013) Drama. Watch the trailer. Films are in Italian with English subtitles Tickets £4 for members, £6 for non-members

FREE Italian Conversation

21st March 1-2pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us! For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us at ladanteinfo@gmail.com

May / Maggio

FREE Italian Conversation

Friday 23rd May 1-2pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us!

Italian Art at the Fitzwilliam

Friday 23rd May 1-2pm at Fitzwilliam Museum Italian renaissance objects handling session: enjoy the unique opportunity to visit the Italian Galleries with the keeper of Applied Arts and practice your Italian at the same time! For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us at events@ladante-in-cambridge.org

June / Giugno

FREE Italian Conversation

Friday 20th June 1-2pm at La Dante Enjoy an hour of conversation practicing your Italian in a friendly atmosphere. Students and members welcome. Why not bring a guest who might consider joining us!

Italian Art at the Fitzwilliam

Friday 6th June 1-2pm at Fitzwilliam Museum Italian Highlights Tours: enjoy the unique opportunity to visit the Italian Galleries with the keeper of Apllied Arts and practice your Italian at the same time!

La Dante Film Club Tuesday 10th June at 6pm This month’s chosen film from our Italian Cult Cinema series is Nuovo Cinema Paradiso directed by Tornatore, Drama, (1989). Whatch the trailer. Films are in Italian with English subtitles Tickets £4 for members, £6 for non-members. Enjoy complimentary snacks, wine, soda and water or cappuccino and with a chance to win “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso” poster.

For all events, book in advance by calling 01223 315191 or email us