Thursday, July 10

Screening of Italian movie "U.S. Palmese"

Name: Screening of Italian movie "U.S. Palmese"
Start: 2025-07-10T18:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-07-10T20:00:00+10:00
Location: Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney

In the occasion of annual event "Fare Cinema" the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney will screen the Italian movie "U.S. Palmese".

By Istituto Italiano di Cultura

Date and time

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Istituto Italiano di Cultura Sydney

Level 4 125 York street Sydney, NSW Australia

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

On the occasion of the eighth edition of Fare Cinema—the annual event promoted by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Fondazione Cinema per Roma—the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is proud to present the 2025 Italian comedy U.S. Palmese, directed by the acclaimed Manetti brothers, Marco and Antonio, and starring Rocco Papaleo and Blaise Afonso.

Set between the bustling city of Milan and a quiet town in Calabria, U.S. Palmese tells the story of Etienne Morville, a former football star whose promising career was cut short by scandal. Reluctantly accepting an offer to join the struggling amateur team U.S. Palmese, Morville enters a world far removed from the glamour of professional sports. What begins as a mere publicity stunt soon evolves into a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, community spirit, and unexpected redemption.

With its vibrant mix of comedy, sport, and social commentary, the film is brought to life through playful visual effects inspired by comic books and classic Italian cinema. U.S. Palmese received two nominations at the prestigious Nastri d’Argento Awards: Best Comedy and Best Actor (Rocco Papaleo).

The screening will be in Italian with English subtitles.

Organized by

Istituto Italiano di Cultura

The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, an official body of the Italian government, promotes Italian language and culture in Australia and New Zealand.

Through language courses, cultural events, and a dedicated library, we offer a gateway to Italy’s rich heritage.

We collaborate with local and international partners to present concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, and more, fostering cultural exchange and artistic dialogue.