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A film festival is the presentation or showcasing of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues. The films are usually of a recent date and, depending upon the focus of the individual festival, can include major international releases as well as those made outside a country's established film industry. The Italian Film Festival in Auckland is famous not only in the city but throughout New Zealand. Features of Italian Film Festival in Auckland The inaugural Italian Film festival scholarship winner was announced at the opening of Italian Film festival in Auckland on October 4th. The 2006 Cathay Pacific Italian Film Festival in Auckland celebrates the start of the festival's second decade. The Film Festival brings the latest Italian films to New Zealand's towns and cities. Each year Italophiles, romantics, and those interested in European culture are spoilt by the range of films on offer. From comedy to romantic comedy and drama to, romantic drama, the Italian Film Festival in Auckland presents a menu complete of the most popular in contemporary Italian cinema.The features of the festival include: - It offers a diverse group of films for the public's enjoyment. - The number of comedies in the festival lineup is especially pleasing. Italian comedies, particularly when coupled with romance, are the most popular of the genre of films in the festival. - Heading this group is the opening night film, 'Manual of love', a massive success in Italy. Studded with stars the film is a kaleidoscopic story with flashes of romance, crisis, betrayal and desertion. - The festival lineup includes films that will challenge your perceptions and prejudices. - There are films that demonstrate the ability of love to overcome both physical and mental disabilities and emotional trauma as witnessed in the highly recommended 'Keys to the house' and 'Ice on fire'. - Every screening will be a delight to attend.
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