Directed by Dino Risi, Il Sorpasso follows Roberto, a shy law student and Bruno (Vittorio Gassman), a forty-year-old exuberant, capricious man during the summer of 1962.

The time they spend together in Rome and Tuscany is a hilarious, but sometimes an emotionally merciless accelerated maturation process. While Bruno's easy going "l'usage du monde" and societal success is initially attractive, Roberto slowly begins to realize Bruno's hollowness, superficiality and unhappiness.

Screenings will begin at around 8 pm and admission to the festival is free.
Everyone is encouraged to bring beach chairs or blankets to the event.
Kindly Park across the street at Notre Dame Academy.

A snack bar will be available for refreshments.
Donations of any kind are welcome.

All films will be screened in Italian with English subtitles.
In the event of inclement weather or a poor forecast, please call ahead to confirm any screening changes. When possible, we will show the films indoors.
Thank you!

The Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere
79 Howard Ave.
Staten Island, New York 10301
T. 718-273-7660
E. [email protected]