From Kore-eda to Nanni Moretti, "The Other Cinema" returns to Olbia.

Quality cinema returns to the spotlight this winter in Olbia. From November 25th until April 14th, 2027, a new edition of "L'altro cinema" (The Other Cinema) will kick off. This project , promoted by Argonauti APS in collaboration with Cine Teatro Olbia, is designed to introduce viewers to a cinema that explores the present, explores new perspectives, and offers stories and languages far removed from the more commercial circuits. This program will accompany audiences throughout the winter season, offering sixteen titles by Italian and international directors. The screenings will take place every Wednesday, with two screenings, at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM. This year, the program stands out once again for its diverse offerings and the presence of leading filmmakers. Some of the films' protagonists are also eagerly awaited for a meeting with the audience. It kicks off on Wednesday, November 25th with Pillion. by Harry Lighton, followed on December 2nd by Juan Pablo Sallato's The Red Hangar. After the Christmas break, the festival will resume on January 13th with Hirokazu Kore-eda's Sheep in the Box. On January 20th, it will be the turn of Stefano Casertano's Elena of the Ghetto, while on January 27th, Oliver Laxe's Sirat will be shown. The program continues on February 3rd with Tony Saccucci's Controluce and on February 10th with Sergei Loznitsa's Due procuratori. On February 17th, Marco Bechis' Ritorno a Buenos Aires will be screened, followed on February 24th by Olivia Wilde's The Invite. March will restart on day 3 with Gianni Amelio's Nessun dolore. On March 10th, it will be the turn of Yann Samuell's Santiago, a path to starting over, while on March 17th, Maigret, love and death will be screened. by Pascal Bonitzer. Valentina Cenni's Tutta vita opens on March 24th, and Cristian Mungiu's Fjord opens on March 31st. The final two screenings will bring the festival to a close: Nanni Moretti's Succederà questa notte on April 7th, and Amine Adjina's Spezie e bugie on April 14th. Tickets are affordable and accessible, with each screening costing €5, while a season ticket for the entire festival is available for €72. Season tickets will be available only until the first screening on November 25th; after that, individual tickets will be available. This initiative is part of the broader Cultura project presented and supported by the Municipality of Olbia and is also intended as an ideal winter break with Una Notte in Italia, the film festival that is a key cultural hub for the area.