ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2023
The 24th edition of Australia’s most passionate film festival features an incredible selection of new Italian cinema including all three Italian films that screened In Competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, a lineup brimming with the best films from contemporary Italian auteurs and female filmmakers, a retrospective and many special events.
Our Opening Night selection sees us heading north with The Last Night of Amore, a Milan-set thriller starring the magnificent Pierfrancesco Favino. Showcasing a different side of Italy, we travel away from stereotypes and clichés and head to the Lombardy capital for a change of pace.
The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns in 2023 with a curated selection of films showcasing the best contemporary cinema from Italy. This edition of the Festival will screen nationally in Australia from 19 September - 25 October.
Discover the Festival
Preview Screening
Before the Festival officially commences, be among the first to experience a taste of the festival with an exclusive Prosecco Preview of Italian box office hit comedy A Brighter Tomorrow on 13 Sept.
10 Corti Italiani
A short film selection presented by the Italian Cultural Institutes Melbourne & Sydney in association with the Centro Nazionale del Cortometraggio in Turin. Pre-festival free screening. Book now!
Opening Night
Celebrate the opening night of the festival with the stylish crime thriller The Last Night of Amore starring Pierfrancesco Favino. Enjoy prosecco and more on arrival.
Special Events
Enjoy a taste of Italy at our special events, including a Prosecco Premiere and Limoncello Serata, plus Opening and Closing Nights.
New Italian Cinema
Dive into the best new Italian cinema with this year's lineup featuring films fresh from the 2023 Cannes and Venice Film Festivals.
Retrospective
A retrospective celebrating the works of legendary Neopolitan actor Massimo Troisi, who remains a revered figure in Italian cinema.
eTicket Bundle Offer
See more films at the festival with an eTicket bundle! Special limited time offer, sales end 29 September.
Group / School Bookings
We offer exclusive ticket pricing and benefits for groups of 20 or more, so make it a group booking!