Over the past few years, a new generation of Italian filmmakers has begun to emerge. While defined by neither a political position nor an aesthetic approach, this generation has been unified by a new spirit of independence, of breaking away from old models and genres. Some of this "independence" has been forced on them, as the collapse of the old industrial structures has required filmmakers to really make it on their own. But this spirit is also indicative of the myriad backgrounds, experiences and influences this new generation brings to the films.
This series has been organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center together with Filmitalia and with the help of the Italian Cultural Institute of New York. Special thanks to Alitalia for their generous support of the series. Thanks to the Italian Film Commission and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, New York University.