In the era of streaming services, does it still make sense to gather in front of the big screen? Our answer is a resounding yes, and we will explore this together during an unmissable event in Verona.

The event “CINEMA in SALA e CULTURA VIVA” (Cinema in Theaters and Living Culture) will examine cinema as a collective ritual and a meeting point for the community. It is an opportunity to reflect on how movie theaters can transform into true cultural “plazas.”

📍 When and Where
Date: Today, March 24, 2026

Time: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Sala SPC, Silos di Ponente, Polo Universitario Santa Marta, Verona.

📝 Program Highlights
Institutional Greetings: Marta Ugolini (City of Verona) and Jaya Zambelli (Ri-Ciak).

“The Plaza in the Dark” Dialogue: Alberto Battaggia in conversation with film critic Giancarlo Beltrame.

Online Roundtable: A bridge connecting local excellence with renowned theaters such as Il Cinemino (Milan), Post Modernissimo (Perugia), and Cinema Troisi (Rome).

Local Voices: Contributions from numerous local organizations (Alcione, Cinema Africano, Fucina Culturale Machiavelli, and many others).

The session will be moderated by Professor Giacomo Mormino (UniVr).