# Event Details - **Event Name**: Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a weekend of Italian cinema, community, and cultural celebration!About this EventThe Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii, Honolulu Museum of Art, and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco are excited to present the 2025 Italian Film Festival at HoMA Doris Duke Theatre in Honolulu on November 21-23.The three-day festival offers a curated selection of contemporary award-winning films from Italy—in Italian language with English subtitles. Enjoy post-screening discussions, savor authentic Italian aperitivi, and connect with fellow Italy enthusiasts in a culturally vibrant and fun community event.Agenda?: 05:00 PMNapoli-New York (Naples to New York), Gabriele Salvatores, 2024Info: 5:00 PM: Reception for Friends of Italy members 7:00 PM: Film, followed by discussion A long-lost story by Federico Fellini and Tullio Pinelli—rediscovered decades later and brought to the screen by Oscar-winner Gabriele Salvatores. In post-WWII Naples, orphaned children Carmine and Celestina survive the rubble-strewn streets by leaning on each other. One night, they stow away on a ship bound for New York, chasing the hope of a better life in a strange new land. A sweet and heartwarming way to kick off our festival weekend. Purchase your ticket for Napoli-New York on the HoMA website: https://honolulumuseum.org/events/napoli-new-york-naples-to-new-york-5vhn?: 06:00 PMDiamanti (Diamonds), Ferzan Özpetek, 2024Info: 6:00 PM: Aperitivo for all ticket holders 7:00 PM: Film, followed by discussion Özpetek brings together his favorite actresses in a tribute to friendship, artistry, and iconic Italian cinema. Amid loneliness, passion, and unbreakable bonds, reality and fiction intertwine, as do the lives of the actresses and their characters, the visible and the invisible. Inspired by Rome’s tailor shops—most notably Sartoria Tirelli, associated with 17 Oscar-winning productions—the film celebrates cinematography from the lens of costumes and talents working behind the scenes. Purchase your ticket for Diamanti on the HoMA website: https://honolulumuseum.org/events/diamanti-diamonds-q6pt?: 05:30 PMFollemente (Madly), Paolo Genovese, 2025Info: 5:30 PM: Film A delightful comedy that peeks behind the curtain of first-date nerves, following Piero and Lara as their minds buzz with hidden thoughts. These internal commentators collide in a hilarious cacophony of rational, romantic, passionate, and pessimistic voices. Witty and playful, the film is an exploration of the inner battles we all face—and have hopefully learned to laugh at. A joyful way to wrap up the weekend with a smile.. Purchase your ticket for Follemente on the HoMA website https://honolulumuseum.org/events/follemente-madly-lrfg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/italian-film-festival-honolulu-2025/100001810981607739 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, comedy, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Honolulu - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: HoMA Doris Duke Theatre - **lat**: 21.304328 - **long**: -157.848333 - **full address**: HoMA Doris Duke Theatre, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9bf133be7be612480bd3dc3f22551b9de22885e5ab36c89b7d3314996a838a93-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc910210-gmir.jpg?v=1760620215 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 being held? - **A:** Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm at HoMA Doris Duke Theatre, 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025? - **A:** Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 is organized by Friends of Italy Society of Hawai'i. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Italian Film Festival, Honolulu, 2025 is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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