World premiere in Toronto for Soldini and Argento
Three Italian films will have their world premiere at the 32Nd Toronto International Film Festival (Septembre 6-15). Silvio Soldini's latest title, Giorni e nuvole [+see also:
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However, the Italian presence in Toronto does not end there. Ermanno Olmi's One Hundred Nails [+see also:
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The several sections of the festival also include a number of co-productions, such as François Girard's Silk [+see also:
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At the Toronto Sales & Industry Office, one of the most important film markets in the world, Italian professionnals will have a space, organised by Filmitalia, ICE and ANICA.
(Translated from Italian)
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