Garda Cinema Nights presents

Nel tepore del ballo

An evening with Isabella Ferrari, lead actress of the film, in conversation with the audience after the screening.

Tuesday 9 June 2026 9:00 PM Arena Garda Cinema, Garda (Italy)
Isabella Ferrari, guest of the evening
GuestIsabella Ferrari
Poster of Nel tepore del ballo
ScreeningNel tepore del ballo
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The screening

Poster of Nel tepore del ballo

Nel tepore del ballo

a film by Pupi Avati

Official Selection BIF&ST 2026 2026 · Italy

A new film by Pupi Avati, produced by Duea Film and Rai Cinema. A choral story that revisits the director's most beloved themes — memory, waiting, the passing of time — built around the timeless atmosphere of a ballroom, where music and dance become a language of feelings.

Director

Pupi Avati

Production

Duea Film, Rai Cinema

Main cast

Massimo Ghini, Isabella Ferrari, Giuliana De Sio, Lina Sastri, Sebastiano Somma, Pino Quartullo, Morena Gentile

Featuring

Bruno Vespa, Jerry Calà, Raoul Bova

Portrait of Isabella Ferrari

Lead actress

Isabella Ferrari

Actress · Italy

One of the most beloved performers of Italian cinema. She made her film debut at a very young age and has worked across four decades of auteur cinema with masters such as Pupi Avati, Ferzan Özpetek, Paolo Sorrentino, Gabriele Muccino and Carlo Verdone.

Among her most memorable films are Sapore di mare, Caos calmo, Saturno contro and Una giornata particolare. Winner of numerous awards including Nastri d'Argento and David di Donatello, she will be the guest of the festival's opening night and will dialogue with the audience after the screening.

Schedule

  • 9:00 PM
    Doors open and welcome

    Audience welcome at the Arena Garda Cinema at the start of the evening.

  • 9:15 PM
    Film screening

    Nel tepore del ballo — runtime 118 minutes.

  • 11:15 PM
    In conversation with Isabella Ferrari

    Q&A with the lead actress, moderated by the festival's artistic director.

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