A Special Day (1977) at The Clairidge - Film - Movies - Cinema

A Special Day (Italian: Una giornata particolare) is a 1977 period drama film directed and co-written by Ettore Scola, produced by Carlo Ponti, and starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni. Set in Rome in 1938, its narrative follows a housewife (Loren) and her neighbor (Mastroianni) who stay home the day Adolf Hitler visits Benito Mussolini.

Themes addressed in the film include gender roles, fascism, and the persecution of homosexuals under the Mussolini regime.

Montclair Film and
La Cinematheque Present:

Legends of the Italian Cinema

Masters of their craft, these Italian actresses are the best of the best. Join us for this unique series as we explore the nuances of these Italian legends in some of their most outstanding performances.

Special Introductions and Q&As with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist, and filmmaker from New Wave Productions will follow each screening.

Tickets are $16 for MF Members, $20 for General Admission.
Purchase tickets to all four films and use Discount Code LEGENDS24 for $12 off the General Admission bundle.

All screenings will take place at The Clairidge
486 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, New Jersey

Info & tickets: http://newwaveproductions.org/events/a-special-day-1977