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Melbourne 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.

The Astor Theatre
Thursday 14 September
7.00pm
Doors Open. Drink on arrival and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
7.30pm Screening and afterparty including D.O.C. antipasti, That’s Amore mozzarella tastings, Campari Cocktails, Lavazza Espresso Martinis, Picco Aperitivo and Italian tunes by DJ Mike Gurrieri.

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $70
Adult $75

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 Cinema Como
Thursday 14 September
7.30pm
Reception with drinks, live music by Julian Banks trio and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
8.15pm Screening

Palace Balwyn
Thursday 14 September
6.45pm
Reception with drinks, live music by SWAY Jazz Ensemble and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
7.30pm Screening 

Palace Brighton Bay
Thursday 14 September
6.30pm
Reception with drinks, live music by Adam Rudegeair and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
7.15pm Screening 

TICKETS:
Palace Movie Club $35
Adult $40

Opening Night Reception: Indivisible

We are delighted to be presenting the premiere of Venice Film Festival award-winner Indivisible. Join us at one of these very special Opening Night Receptions with a taste of Italy, vino, Stella Artois, sparkling Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco and live music prior to the screening.

Kino Cinemas
Thursday 14 September
5.45pm
Reception with drinks, live music and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
6.30pm Screening

Palace Westgarth
Thursday 14 September
7.15pm
Reception with drinks, live music and a taste of Italy by D.O.C.
8.00pm 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 Cinema Como
Wednesday 27 September
6.45pm
Cocktails and live music by Miss B and the Bad Boys
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 Westgarth
Thursday 21 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.

The Astor Theatre
Sunday 8 October
6.30pm
Reception
7.00pm Screening

Palace Cinema Como
Sunday 8 October
5.45pm
Reception
6.15pm Screening

Palace Westgarth
Sunday 8 October
5.15pm
Reception
5.45pm Screening

Kino Cinemas
Sunday 8 October
6.30pm
Reception
7.00pm Screening

Palace Brighton Bay
Sunday 8 October
5.45pm
Reception
6.15pm Screening

Palace Balwyn
Sunday 8 October
5.45pm
Reception
6.15pm 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 Cinema Como
Friday 15 September
6.30pm
Tenderness followed by Q&A

Tickets at festival prices.