THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF EMOTIONS

Welcome to the 39th edition of Il Cinema Ritrovato! A celebration of the irreplaceable joy of experiencing films together on the big screen.

In addition to our three open-air venues – Piazza Maggiore, Arena Puccini, and Piazzetta Pasolini – no fewer than eight cinemas will host nearly 500 films. From restored masterpieces to hidden gems spanning all eras, regions, and formats, screenings will take place across two screens at the Lumière, DAMSLab, Cervi, Europa, Arlecchino, Jolly, and the Cinema Modernissimo.

With an exceptional lineup of international guests, we look forward to another unforgettable journey through space and time as we rediscover the rich history of cinema.

Il Cinema Ritrovato is also one of the great international festivals of silent cinema. Rediscovering silent cinema, bringing it to new life, also means rediscovering, reconstructing, improvising and composing the music that accompanies it. As always, the best musicians of silent cinema as well as recognised young talent come to Bologna from all around the world. Their personal search for that magical harmony or the perfect tension between image and music are some of the reasons that make every viewing at Il Cinema Ritrovato, a unique and special one.

The award aims to encourage and give visibility to quality home entertainment Dvd and Blu-Ray from around the world. The competition is open to Dvd and Blu-ray released between February 2023 and March 2024 of critically acclaimed films made before 1994 (30 years ago) and thus generally in line with the festival’s theme. The awards are divided into five categories: Best Dvd/Blu-ray (The Peter Von Bagh Award), Best Single Release, Best Special Features (bonus), Best Rediscovery of a Forgotten Film, Best Series/Best Box.

THE CINEPHILE MAGAZINE

This year too, a team of film critics headed by Roy Menarini will cover the festival with daily news, interviews, editorials and reviews. A group of young cinephiles, ranging from 16 to 20 years old, will join the editorial board of Cinefilia Ritrovata. Their best contributions will be published on-line