Returning to cinema screens this September is the largest celebration of Italian culture and film outside Italy, the 2026 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace. Featuring unmissable gems from some of Italy's finest filmic talents, the festival screens at Luna Palace Cinemas from September 24 til October 18.
Among this year's highlights is the bittersweet romantic drama THREE GOODBYES (Tre ciotole), based on the bestselling novel by Michela Murgia. When a couple (played by acclaimed actors Alba Rohrwacher and Elio Germano) split up after what seems like a trivial argument, their lives dramatically change in this emotional, ultimately life-affirming tale from director Isabel Coixet.
Directed by and starring Rocco Papaleo, THE GREATER GOOD (Il bene comune) is both a story of resilience and a heartfelt love letter to the southern Italian region of Basilicata. The story follows a hiking group whose search for an ancient pine tree in Pollino National Park becomes a transformative journey for each of them.
THE EYES OF OTHERS (Gli occhi degli altri) starring Jasmine Trinca and Filippo Timi, takes its inspiration from sensational real events amongst the elite in 1960s Italy. Set on the scenic Pontine Islands archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, this provocative thriller is an intense tale of passion and crime amidst the wild beauty of an island owned by an immensely wealthy marquis.
The comedy TWIN STARS (Stella gemella) portrays a couple facing a relationship crisis who suddenly learn they are expecting twins. But not a regular set of twins, an extremely rare case in which each twin has a different father! Featuring stellar supporting performances from Margherita Buy and Laura Morante, this delightful new comedy from Luca Lucini is a story of family, modern love and self-discovery.
Intergenerational dramatic comedy CLASSMATES (Domani interrogo), based on Gaja Cenciarelli’s novel, stars Anna Ferzetti as a devoted English teacher assigned to the toughest class in a Rome high school. The film highlights the power of education, and the essential nature of respect and community in today's classrooms.
For Group Bookings, please contact Bodil groupbookings@lunapalace.com.au
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117m
Festival Event
IFF26 Opening Night Brindisi: Holy CannoliEnjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival before the film.
Thursday, September 24
Saturday, September 26
92m
Festival Event
IFF26 Centrepiece Premiere: SweetheartEnjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival before the Australian premiere of Sweetheart.
Sunday, September 27
108m
Festival Event
IFF26 Date Night: Separate BedsJoin us for a night of passion at Luna on SX and receive a complimentary glass of Italian wine on arrival!
Tuesday, September 29
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
Friday, October 9
Friday, October 9
Thursday, October 15
Sunday, October 18
Sunday, October 18
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