A cinema that travels, is shown, and is heard. From cine-concerts to festivals, from academic film series to school screenings, the works of Elvira Coda Notari continue to circulate, move audiences, and engage with the present. This page brings together public screenings organised, promoted, or supported by cultural and institutional bodies that share the Committee’s vision. A living and ever-expanding archive, tracing the journey of her films across time and space.
Screenings and events
Cava de’ Tirreni – 16, 17, 18 December 2025
Cava de’ Tirreni remembers Elvira Coda Notari 150 years after her birth
Stage performances (Elvira – La resistente, curated by Associazione Fuori Tempo and performed by Geltrude Barba and Giuseppe Cardamone, and Elvira. Titoli di Coda, with dramaturgy by Bruna Fusco, directed by Angela Rosa D’Auria, and featuring Rosanna De Bonis and Roberta Lista), the presentation of the book Elvira Notari. Muta by Giuseppa Vittorini, and a screening of the film Elvira Notari. Oltre il silenzio by Valerio Ciriaci, followed by a conversation with the extraordinary participation of Teresa Saponangelo. Participants include Vincenzo Servalli and Armando Lamberti, moderated by Stefano Valva. This is followed by a conversation on the theme “La produzione di Elvira Coda Notari e le sue tracce metelliane” with Pietro Ammaturo, Simona Frasca, Francesco Della Calce, Lucio Senatore, Antonella Di Nocera, and Michele Signore.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Rome – 21 November 2025
Festival della Cultura Americana – Fourth edition
The American Dream: myth, reality and contradictions
10.00 am – 12.00 pm, Centro Studi Americani
In collaboration with the Museo Nazionale dell’Emigrazione Italiana (MEI)
Event dedicated to the podcast La grande famiglia and Elvira Notari
Panel: Paolo Masini (MEI), Andrea Bormino, Cristiano Barducci, Antonella Di Nocera, Giuliana Muscio
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Sassari – 23 October 2025
Forum Annuale delle Studiose di Cinema – FAScinA
È piccerella
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Florence – 21 October 2025
46° Festival di Cinema delle Donne
Special Event
8.00 pm ELVIRA NOTARI: OLTRE IL SILENZIO by Valerio Ciriaci (2025, 89’)
Presented by the director and producer Antonella Di Nocera
Followed by È piccerella by Elvira Notari (1922, 63’)
Presented by Prof. Anna Masecchia
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Bologna – 14 to 18 October 2025
Cineteca di Bologna, Cinema Modernissimo
14 October 2025, 8.00 pm – Screening of the documentary Elvira Notari. Oltre il silenzio
15 October 2025, 4.00 pm – Second screening of the documentary Elvira Notari. Oltre il silenzio
17 October 2025, 6.30 pm – Cine-concert with Fantasia ’e surdato
18 October 2025, 8.00 pm – Cine-concert with A Santanotte
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Turin – 8 October 2025
Museo Nazionale del Cinema
‘A Santanotte
Screening with original musical accompaniment by Michele Signore, with original texts by Pasquale Ziccardi and Alessio Sollo, and contributions by writer Pasquale Fama and historian Ferdinando Russo. On stage: Michele Signore (violin, mandoloncello and mandolin), Umberto Maisto (guitars and plucked strings), Anastasia Cecere (flutes), Simona Frasca (clarinet), and Dolores Melodia (voice and accordion).
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Milan – 7 October 2025
Cineteca Milano Arlecchino
‘A Santanotte
Screening with original musical accompaniment by Michele Signore, with original texts by Pasquale Ziccardi and Alessio Sollo, and contributions by writer Pasquale Fama and historian Ferdinando Russo. On stage: Michele Signore (violin, mandoloncello and mandolin), Umberto Maisto (guitars and plucked strings), Anastasia Cecere (flutes), Simona Frasca (clarinet), and Dolores Melodia (voice and accordion).
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Cava de’ Tirreni – 1 October 2025
Short Film School Fest
‘A Santanotte
Live scoring by the duo Made in Swing.
A commemorative moment dedicated to Patrizia Reso, author of the book ELVIRA CODA NOTARI – Tracce metelliane di una pioniera del cinema, followed by a talk with Francesco Della Calce and Antonella Di Nocera.
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the director’s birth, the Short Film School Fest dedicates the Premio Elvira Coda Notari 2025 Save to her, to be awarded during the ceremony to a woman who has distinguished herself in the world of Italian cinema.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Palermo – 26 September 2025
CSC – Scuola Nazionale di Cinema, sede Sicilia
È piccerella (1922) + selection of films by Elvira Notari
Screening with live musical accompaniment by students of the Conservatorio. Introduction and remarks by Maria Coletti and Angela Prudenzi. Event curated by the Sicilian branch of CSC, under the direction of Costanza Quatriglio.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Massafra – 20 August 2025
Festival Vicoli Corti – Cinema di Periferia
Fantasia ‘e surdate (1927), with live musical accompaniment
Screening as part of the 19th edition of the festival, taking place from 19 to 24 August.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Carloforte – 11 August 2025
Libreria Isola del Tesoro – Isola di San Pietro (Sardinia)
‘A santanotte (1922)
An evening dedicated to Elvira Notari through cinema, literature, and memory, as part of the tenth edition of the summer programme L’isola dei libri.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Rome – 18 July 2025
Quo vadis? Al cinema nel cuore di Roma – Tempio di Venere e Roma
‘A Santanotte (1922)
Screening with live musical accompaniment by Michele Catania. Introduction by Caterina Taricano and Maria Coletti. An initiative promoted by CSC – Cineteca Nazionale and Parco archeologico del Colosseo. Learn more: https://colosseo.it/evento/quo-vadis-2025/
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Castelfranco Veneto – 15 July 2025
Conservatorio di Castelfranco Veneto (TV)
È piccerella (1922), with live musical accompaniment
Screening organised in collaboration with the Conservatorio, as part of the 2025 summer programme.
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Bologna – 25 June 2025
Il Cinema Ritrovato (21-29 June 2025)
‘A Santanotte (1922), with live score by Michele Signore
Screening as part of the prestigious international festival organised by the Cineteca di Bologna.
Learn more: https://www.elviranotari.it/event/a-santanotte-al-cinema-ritrovato-di-bologna/
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Before the Committee
Naples – 10 February to 30 April 2025
Sala Assoli, Teatro Bolivar, Multicinema Modernissimo and other venues across the city
Elvira 150
A unique programme of films with live music, talks, and exhibitions dedicated to Elvira Coda Notari, organised במסגרת the agreement between Parallelo 41 and CSC – Cineteca Nazionale.
Learn more: https://www.elviranotari.it/portfolio-items/elvira-150/
Rome – 2 April 2025
Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – Festival “Custodi di sogni”
È piccerella (1922), restored version with original music by Maestro Enrico Melozzi
Screening as part of the first edition of the festival Custodi di sogni – I tesori della Cineteca Nazionale (31 March – 6 April 2025).
Introductory conversation with Flavia Amabile (Elvira, Einaudi, 2022) and Antonella Di Nocera, moderated by Maria Coletti.
Learn more: https://www.raicultura.it/dl/doc/1743058383691_Programma%20Festival.pdf
Cava de’ Tirreni – 8 February 2025
Macass APS, Linea d’Ombra Festival, Comune di Cava de’ Tirreni
150 Elvira Coda Notari
A day structured around four moments: photographic exhibition, talks, readings in dialogue, and evening screening of È piccerella (1922), with live scoring by Made in Swing.
Learn more: https://www.elviranotari.it/portfolio-items/elvira-notari-al-mac-fest-di-cava-de-tirreni/
Milan – 19 January 2025
Cineteca Italiana
È piccerella (1922)
Public screening as part of the activities of Cineteca Italiana.
Learn more: https://www.cinetecamilano.it/film/e-piccerella/
Screenings abroad
Eindhoven – 16/19 January 2025
Nederlands Silent Film Festival
‘A Santanotte (1922) and La Festa della SS. Assunta in Avellino / La Festa della Madonna della Libera in Trevico (1923)
Presentation of the films as part of the leading Dutch festival devoted to silent cinema.
Learn more: https://nsff.nl/
Beirut – 24 January / 2 February 2025
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Beirut – First edition of the Festival del Cinema Italiano
È piccerella (1922)
Screening with live musical accompaniment as part of the first edition of the Festival, promoted by the network of Istituti Italiani di Cultura around the world.
Learn more: https://iicbeirut.esteri.it
The Hague – 21/28 March 2025
IPN – Italian Professionals Network
La Festa della SS. Assunta in Avellino / La Festa della Madonna della Libera in Trevico (1923)
Screening organised as part of IPN’s cultural activities, with an introduction by the Italian community in the Netherlands.
Learn more: https://www.italianprofessionals.net
Bucharest – 15 June 2025
F-SIDES – Women’s Cinema Club, Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Bucarest
‘A Santanotte (1922)
Screening in collaboration with the F-SIDES programme dedicated to women’s cinema.
Learn more: https://iicbucarest.esteri.it
Helsinki – 3, 4, 10 and 11 October 2025
KAVI – Kansallinen audiovisuaalinen instituutti
L’Italia s’è desta + È piccerella (63’) – version with original music by Enrico Melozzi
Fantasia ‘e surdate + ‘A santanotte (1922)
Under the patronage of the Elvira Notari 150 Committee
Learn more: https://kavi.fi
Warsaw – 21 November 2025
Cinema Amondo
È piccerella