august, 2025
tue12aug7:00 pmItalian Film Night: The Children's Train7:00 pm
Event Details
Italian Film Night returns on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 pm at Meta House with a special free screening of Il Treno dei Bambini, Cristina
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Event Details
Italian Film Night returns on Tuesday, August 12, at 7 pm at Meta House with a special free screening of Il Treno dei Bambini, Cristina Comencini’s poignant 2024 drama adapted from Viola Ardone’s bestseller.
The film is part of an ongoing series at Meta House, curated by Davide Posca.
Set in post–World War II Italy, the film follows a group of young orphans from Naples as they board a northbound train in search of temporary foster families in the sun-drenched Tuscan countryside. Serena Rossi (Cristiana) and Barbara Ronchi (Professor Guerrini) lead a caring team of volunteers who guide the children through unfamiliar stations and tender good-byes, forging unexpected bonds along the way.
With touching performances from Christian Cervone and Stefano Accorsi, Comencini’s lush cinematography captures both the hardship and hope of a nation rebuilding itself.
Free entrance—everyone is welcome. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Italy’s most beautiful contemporary dramas.
Free entrance—everyone is welcome. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Italy’s most beautiful contemporary dramas.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm