Cineforum Italiano: Scialla! (Take it Easy)

At Letelier Theater in Georgetown on June 3rd at 4:00pm Passatempo will be screening a delightful, award-winning comedy from Italy about an unlikely coexistence between a father and his newly-discovered teenage son.  It's an early Father's Day Celebration.

Bruno (Fabrizio Bentivoglio) has lost all zest for life - his career is flagging and his passion for teaching has become an apathetic routine with equally uninterested students, including 15-year-old Luca. One day Luca's mother reveals a secret that turns Bruno's life upside down: Luca is his son. Awkward.

This is classic comedy served up Italian style - warm and funny but never over-sentimental or patronizing. "Scialla" is Roman slang for "take it easy", and this film is pretty much just that. Not loud or vulgar but simple and amusing. Al dente!

Genre: Comedy

Director: Francesco Bruni

Released: 2011

Duration: 95 min.

In Italian with English subtitles.

Event Schedule:

• June 3, 2012 at Letelier Theater in Georgetown. 3251 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC UPPER COURTARD.
• 4:00 pm: Sign in, enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks during the film. 
• 4:15 pm: Program begins with introductions and film 
• 6:15 pm: The film will be followed by small reception which provides an opportunity to socialize and discuss the film.
  

Price:

• $10 for members of Passatempo.  Click here to RSVP.  
• $15 for non-members (cash only, no credit/debit card processing)

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