Celebrating 14 Years of International Cinema in Toronto

The ICFF & Lavazza IncluCity Festival 2025 marks its 14th year with a spectacular lineup of films, concerts, and panels at Toronto’s iconic Distillery Historic District. This beloved festival celebrates films from Italy and around the globe, all screened outdoors under the stars.

Your safety is our priority: Strict COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented, including social distancing, regular sanitization, and mandatory mask-wearing in enclosed spaces.

Opening Night Highlights

The festival opens with the North American premiere of Napoli-New York, directed by Academy Award winner Gabriele Salvatores and written by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Gabriele Salvatores. The film follows two children from Naples on their journey to New York, escaping post-war poverty in Italy.

After the screening, join the opening night party at Illuminarium. On June 28, experience the Canadian premiere of Juliet and Romeo, starring Rebel Wilson and Jason Isaacs, directed by Timothy Scott Bogart.

Closing Night Gala with Susan Sarandon

The closing night gala at The Hearn features Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon as guest of honour. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear Sarandon discuss her illustrious career—an unforgettable evening for all.

Festival Film Program

The festival program offers a rich mosaic of eclectic and evocative films from around the world, including:

• Maria Montessori La Nouvelle Femme by Léa Todorov
• Four Letters of Love by Polly Steele
• Tucci in Italy hosted by Stanley Tucci
• The Ballad of Wallis Island by James Griffiths
• Howl’s Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki
• Wisteria by Nina Moscone Marrese
• Un Mondo a Parte by Riccardo Milani
• I Don’t Understand You by David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano

This diverse collection ensures something for every cinema lover.

Dark Side Program: Thrills & Chills

For horror and thriller fans, the Dark Side program returns with edge-of-your-seat films:

• Borderline (dir. Jimmy Warden, starring Samara Weaving & Ray Nicholson)
• The Weekend (dir. Daniel Emeke Oriahi, starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh & Bucci Franklin)
• Deep Red (classic giallo by Dario Argento, starring David Hemmings & Daria Nicolodi)

Toronto Screens Toronto: Celebrating Local Talent

Introducing Toronto Screens Toronto, a new program celebrating Toronto as a world-class film destination. This tribute includes a special homage to the late Paul Bronfman of William F. White and Pinewood Toronto Studios.

• Scott Pilgrim vs. the World by Edgar Wright
• What If by Michael Dowse
• The Darkest Miriam by Naomi Jaye

Architettura & Design Program: Mario Cucinella

The Architettura & Design program features world-renowned architect Mario Cucinella in a series of events on architecture and sustainability.

• July 8: Keynote presentation at the Canadian Stage, followed by a cocktail reception.
• July 9: Inauguration of the first Canadian exhibition dedicated to MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects at TMU’s Paul H. Cocker Gallery.

Enjoy the worldwide premiere of Nuvola: An Open Project for the City, a documentary on the Lavazza headquarters in Turin, directed by Francesca Molteni.

ICFF Industry Days 2025

As part of Industry Days, Italian filmmakers Antonio and Marco Manetti (Manetti Bros), in partnership with Cinecittà, present the panel Ink to Action: Comic Characters on Screen, focused on adapting graphic novels for film. Screenings include:

• Diabolik: Who Are You?
• U.S. Palmese (North American Premiere)
• Love and Bullets (Canadian Premiere)

‘TO’ Beat-Concert Series: Music for All

The ‘TO’ Beat-Concert Series showcases free concerts featuring music from every genre. Highlights include:

• AWA’s Multicultural Celebration
• The Great Canadian Songbook with Jukebox Jordo Behroozinia by CAMS

These concerts promise a delightful experience for all music lovers.

Festival Finale: Italian & Filipino Celebrations

The festival closes its Italian lineup with the Canadian premiere of Diamonds by Ferzan Özpetek and wraps up international programming with a special celebration of the Filipino community, featuring concerts, cultural activities, and the Canadian Premiere of Song of the Fireflies.

Get Your Tickets

Festival tickets are available at ICFF – Lavazza IncluCity.

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