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In This Heroes’ Tale, Real People Risk Their Lives to Get to Europe

Matteo Garrone’s Oscar-nominated feature “Io Capitano” dramatizes the harrowing journeys made by thousands of Africans each month looking for a better life in Europe.

Sandra Milo, Who Had Star Turns in Fellini Films, Dies at 90

She was called Fellini’s muse. She claimed she was his lover. In a long career, she was best known for her performances in his movies...

A Beloved Comedian’s Film on Domestic Abuse Draws Italians, in Droves

Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut is kindling discussions about domestic violence and women’s rights. It’s also become one of Italy’s highest-grossing films.

An Operatic Mess at the San Carlo Theater

The San Carlo in Naples is at the center of an offstage drama in which each of two respected figures believes he is the house’s...

Venice Keeps Off UNESCO World Heritage Danger List

The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not...

Italy’s Government Takes Aim at Taxi Shortages

The government took steps this week to increase the supply of cabs after months of shortages, but critics say the problems with the industry run...

At Cinecittà, the Stars Are Shooting on the Tiber, Again

Rome’s fabled Cinecittà movie studios are as full as they’ve ever been, as productions come for the tax incentives, high production values and Italian glamour.

Want That Coffee With Olive Oil? Starbucks Thinks Italians Will.

The company has amassed an audience in Italy, and now it is betting on two very Italian ingredients.

Claudia Cardinale Gets MoMA Tribute for Film Career

Ahead of a MoMA retrospective, the actress reflected on her career, which includes over 100 films and many classics of Italian cinema.

Vatican Pledges to Look Into Emanuela Orlandi Disappearance

Vatican officials said they would reopen a cold case that has gripped Italians, spawned countless theories and been the subject of a Netflix documentary series.