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Brisbane Special Events

Opening Night Gala: Let Yourself Go!

Get ready to Let Yourself Go! You’re invited to the most joyous festa of the year with a sparkling Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco before the premiere of Italian Golden Globe winning Let Yourself Go! followed by the official afterparty including Stella Artois, Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream and a festival gift bag.

Palace Barracks
Wednesday 20 September
6.45pm
Drink on arrival and taste of Italy by Bucci Restaurant
7.15pm Screening and afterparty including Picco Aperitivo, a taste of Italy by Bucci Restaurant, That’s Amore mozzarella tastings, and Italian tunes by Hamilton Band.

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $65
Adult $70

Let Yourself Go!

Opening Night Reception: Let Yourself Go!

Join us for a taste of Italy, vino, Stella Artois and sparkling Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco prior to these special screenings of Let Yourself Go! 

Palace Centro
Wednesday 20 September
6.45pm
Reception with drinks and antipasti
7.30pm Screening

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $35
Adult $40

Dalida

Special Event: Dalida

Presented by Limoncello di Capri

Gather your friends for a bellissima night out with a Limoncello di Capri cocktail on arrival and live music before Lisa Azuelos' glitzy biopic Dalida.

Palace Barracks
Wednesday 4 October
6.45pm
Cocktails and live music
7.30pm Screening

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $26
Adult $30

Special Event: It's All About Karma

Presented by Picco

You’re invited to celebrate the premiere of It’s All About Karma, the playful new comedy from the writer/director of God Willing – the smash-hit Opening Night success of 2015’s festival. Join the festivities with a Picco Garibaldi cocktail on arrival and live music before the screening.

Palace Centro
Wednesday 27 September
6.45pm
Cocktails and live music
7.30pm Screening 

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $26
Adult $30

Alfa Romeo Presents Closing Night Film Life is Beautiful

Roberto Benigni’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Life is Beautiful returns to the big screen for its 20th anniversary. Join us with Campari Aperol Spritz and Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream in hand to close the 2017 festival.

Palace Barracks
Sunday 8 October
5.30pm
Reception
6.00pm Screening

Palace Centro
Sunday 8 October
6.00pm
Reception
6.30pm Screening

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $30
Adult $35

Greta Scacchi

In Conversation with Greta Scacchi

We are delighted to welcome Greta Scacchi as this year’s Lavazza Italian Film Festival Ambassador. Join us at the following Q&A screenings for Tenderness.

Palace Barracks
Thursday 21 September
6.30pm
Tenderness followed by Q&A

Tickets at festival prices.