Málaga, 22^nd May 2023 – Over the past week, Málaga has become the heart of Italian culture and art thanks to the sixth edition of the Italian Film Festival in the city, organised by the Dante Alighieri Society in Málaga. This event is committed to bringing the seventh art, as something that captures and transmits values, to Malaga´s society, providing an additional attraction to the leisure it already offers. The Festival was celebrated in person from the 13^th to the 21^st May with a programme that featured six films, cinematographic discussions, a great participation success from the public, critics, media coverage, and has received support from public and private institutions.

Committed to its objective of reflecting the best of current Italian cinema, the screenings have brought together leading names in both Italian and European cinema, as well as very promising names, that establish the event as a benchmark of the neighbouring country’s culture. There was a total of six programmed films, one per day at 7:30pm projected in the Albéniz Cinema, where other activities are also included such as the opening concert of Laamar, in the Victoria brewery, the creation of a mural by the urban international artist Alice Pasquini, on one of the walls adjacent to the Centre of Contemporary Art in Málaga, the CAC (Calle Navalón), and the original closing event in La Polivalente with the work Tu Pirandello, e io?, by the Italian theatre company Lacunarii.

“The Festival has presented a programme of the highest quality, with award-winning works in different competitions, including eight from the recent David de Donatello, and renowned names such as Felix Van Groeningen, Chiara Bellosi, Pupi Avati, Paolo Virzì, Emanuele Crialese y Roberto Andò. The result has been brilliant, with an important increase of viewers, establishing its prestige as a cinematographic event in the theatres of the Albéniz Cinema and, above all, as an important cultural offering of the city,” states Agustín Gómez, Director of the event.

In terms of the audience, the event had almost 1000 spectators and participants in its different activities, including almost 500 tickets issued, as well as those who attended other direct access activities, with approval or invitation. This places the festival in similar figures to those of the last edition in terms of revenue, but with a 40% increase of viewers, to which the participants in the opening and closing ceremonies, and other cultural events organised during the festival are yet to be included.

Among them were more than 200 students who attended the surrounding area of the García Lorca school, close to the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC), to see the work of one of the most recognised street artists in Italy in person. After having left her mark in major cities in five continents such as London, New York, Sydney, Singapore and Marrakech, Pasquini is the first Italian artist to leave her signature in the Soho area of Málaga along with prominent urban artists such as D*Face, Obey and Roa, among others. Thanks to Marta Gargiulo, coordinator of the work, Pasquini had access to a wall of 24 metres in length to express her “idea of hope and equality for a better world.”

“In my works, I talk about relationships between people and human feelings. In this case I have painted the Mediterranean sea as the meeting point of several characters emerging from the water and I want to leave a clear message to the city: we all swim in the same waters. I would like to thank the Italian Film Festival in Málaga and the Dante Alighieri Society for contributions like this to Italian culture around the world”, the artist stated.

One of the characteristics of the format of the Italian Film Festival in Malaga are the discussions between the actors, actresses and directors of the films with the attending audience, which take place after each screening, “maintaining in this way a live dialogue with culture”, the director of the festival indicates. “Cinema offers a tight link with the society in which it is produced, because every film’s production process has a unique place in a social context. Therefore, it is a tool that plays an important role in getting to know the mindset of each nation; this is the great contribution of the sociology of cinema to humanity”, he adds.

In this edition, the rising star of Italian cinema, Gaia di Pietro, was present at the screening of ‘Calcinculo’ and was able to tell the audience how the interpretation of her difficult character was created.

The president of the Dante Alighieri Society in Málaga, Giovanni Caprara, thanked the hard work of Nicola Labate, Co-Director of the Festival, “on the proposal, selection and launch of current and top-quality films of Italian cinema for this 6th edition of the Festival”. Similarly, Caprara was very satisfied with the production of the Festival and with the impact it has had on a local level with this edition: “spectators have come from different parts of the province. This shows that we have put the name on the map, both for the Dante Alighieri Society as well as the Festival and Italian culture. It has had a great impact, both among audiences as well as the media. Today we are one day closer to the next edition in 2024”.

About the Italian Film Festival in Málaga

The Italian Film Festival in Málaga was born in 2018 as an expression of the strong will of the Dante Alighieri Society to promote Italian language and culture through different events, which use the seventh art as the main form of artistic expression. https://fcimalaga.es

About the Dante Alighieri Society in Málaga

The Dante Alighieri Society is an Italian cultural association founded in Rome in 1889 with the main objective of spreading Italian language and culture around the world.

The headquarters in Málaga were founded in 2005 and are located in the historic centre of the city, in Plaza Uncibay 9. The work carried out by the association is focused mainly on the organisation of Italian language courses and on the celebration of cultural events each of different nature intended for both lovers of Italian culture, as well as for anybody who shows an interest in the Italian language. https://www.ladante.es

About Alice Pasquini

Alice Pasquini, Italian artist of international and contemporary cultural fame, leaves behind her roots and implements her artistic technique in urban art projects across every continent. Her art is shown in galleries, museums and urban spaces in over 100 cities around the world. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Rome and has lived and worked in Great Britain, France and Spain. During her time in Madrid in particular, she took classes in animation at the School of Arts and Animation, receiving a diploma in Critical Art Studies from the Complutense University. The Roman artist, both in her role as a street artist and as a painter, illustrator and set designer, has developed different competencies in her research: in particular, she has explored feminine vitality and formally manipulated the  three-dimensional possibilities of her work. Sydney, New York, Barcelona, Oslo, Moscow, Paris, Copenhagen, Marrakech, Berlin, Ho Chi Minh City, Madrid, London, Toronto and Rome are some of the cities in which it is possible to find her work. https://www.alicepasquini.com/it/news

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 The new Spanish flagship resort of the Trident company will welcome its first guests on May 14, 2022. Reservations can now be made online at clubmed.es

 This opening is the result of the collaboration agreement between Club Med and Magna Hotels and Resorts with one of the most important investments in the Costa del Sol in recent years.

 Club Med plans to launch the offer for the summer of 2022 between October 12 and 14, 2021, guaranteeing customers a 15% discount at all its resorts around the world

Marbella, September 8^th 2021 – Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, announced today its return to Spain after over 20 years, with its new resort, Club Med Magna Marbella, which, in addition, is the first luxury tourist Resort on national soil. The property, which will be nestled at the foot of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, will open its doors to guests on May 14, 2022.

This opening is the result of a collaboration agreement between Club Med and Magna Hotels and Resorts, which includes one of the largest initial investments made in recent years on the Costa del Sol.

Magna Marbella will be in an unparalleled natural environment, less than 10 minutes from the two main beaches of Marbella -La Fontanilla and Playa de Venus-, the Marina and the city center. A spectacular enclave, surrounded by golf courses, the La Cañada Shopping Center and the Starlite showground, among others.

Club Med Magna Marbella boasts 14 hectares of lush garden, five swimming pools including a family waterpark and adult-only Zen Zone, two restaurants open 24 hours a day with an extensive national and international menu -Sueños and Tierra Gourmet Lounge-, and three themed bars for guests to sample local food and beverages.

The resort will also offer the best children’s clubs ‘made in Club Med’ for ages 4 months to 17 years, where children will be able to enjoy artistic and cultural activities inspired by Andalusia. The Family Fun Zone will feature water games, a playground and mini golf. Magna Marbella will offer a wide range of activities, including golf, archery, flying trapeze, etc. In addition, Club Med Magna Marbella will be “the king of the racquet”, with ten tennis courts and six paddle courts available within the enclosure with their respective schools and a large team of teachers and monitors.

For those looking to relax and unwind, Club Med has provided a wellness area with 14 treatment rooms, including a double indoor-outdoor relaxation room and steam bath, as well as Spa by CINQ MONDES treatments. Guests can also enjoy fresh fruit juices at the Sierra Blanca bar at the adults-only Zen pool.

Eyal Amzallag, Managing Director of Club Med Southern Europe, Middle East and Emerging Markets comments, “After more than twenty years, we’re so proud to make our return in Spain. Spain as a destination has always held a special place in Club Med’s heart as the first Club Med ever opened its doors in 1950 in Alcúdia and we are glad to come back with such an important Resort as Club Med Magna Marbella. The resort offers the perfect blend of luxury, experiences and cultural adventures for both families and couples alike. Club Med Magna Marbella is a unique product for millennials families, the best playground for them.”

Club Med will launch from October 12-14, 2021 a limited offer focused on the 2022 summer season. During those 3 days, the company will guarantee a 15% discount at all its resorts around the world, including Magna Marbella. Individual bookings can now be made through the website www.clubmed.es, while agencies and tour operators can contact the resort on 902 011 211.

About Club Med

Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gerard Blitz & Gilbert Trigano, invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding in activities especially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites.

Thanks to the support of its shareholder Fosun Tourism Group and the implementation of the « upscale, global and Happy Digital » strategy, Club Med is now the worldwide leader of premium resort all-inclusive holidays with a French touch for families and active couples

Club Med operates nearly 70 resorts, of which 80% of the capacity is classified Premium and Club Med Exclusive Collection.

Present in 32 countries around the world, Club Med employs nearly 25,000 Gentils Organisateurs (G.Os) and Gentils Employés (G.Es) worldwide committed, representing 110 nationalities.

For more information, visit http://www.clubmed.es

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