Incontri Internazionali del Cinema di Sorrento
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This vibrant and stylized 1982 poster advertises the Incontri Internazionali del Cinema in Sorrento and Naples, an event spotlighting Portuguese and Spanish cinema. It reflects Italy’s cultural diplomacy efforts during the early 1980s and celebrates the cinematic revival of two newly democratized countries.
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Historical context:
The “Incontri Internazionali del Cinema di Sorrento” is a longstanding Italian cultural initiative that began in the 1960s, created as a platform for international cinematic exchange. By the 1980s, it had grown into a respected venue for exploring global cinema trends.
1982 was a time of cultural cross-pollination in Europe, particularly in southern Europe where post-dictatorship Portuguese and Spanish cinema were gaining international recognition.
This particular edition spotlighted Iberian cinema, likely showcasing new waves or politically charged films emerging from post-Franco Spain and post-Carnation Revolution Portugal.
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Poster design: Hilde Micheli
Size: 99 x 68 cm
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Condition: Minor signs of wear on the lower edge, otherwise in excellent condition.
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Please, note: This is an original poster. We do not sell reproductions. This item will be shipped in a strong cardboard tube.