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Alissa Jung on Paternal Leave | Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2025

Taylor Taglianetti June 2, 2025

Actress-turned-director Alissa Jung made her Open Roads: New Italian Cinema debut with the U.S. premiere of Paternal Leave, a thoughtful exploration of a father-daughter relationship set against the backdrop of Northern Italy. The film, which had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 15, 2025, engages audiences with a quietly moving and at times unexpectedly funny story. It follows 15-year-old Leo (newcomer Juli Grabenhenrich), who leaves Germany in search of Paolo (Luca Marinelli), the father she’s never met. What unfolds is an encounter that’s as tender as it is illuminating.

On the occasion of the 24th edition of Open Roads, Jung spoke with NOIAFT’s founder/president, Taylor Taglianetti, about her transition to feature filmmaking.

NOIAFT Announces Strategic Partnership with MOVIEITALY+

Taylor Taglianetti July 17, 2024

Exciting News! The National Organization of Italian Americans in Film & Television (NOIAFT) is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with MOVIEITALY+. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to celebrate and showcase the beauty of Italian cinema and culture.

Ginevra Elkann on ‘I Told You So’ | Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2024

Taylor Taglianetti June 7, 2024

On May 31st, Italian-French director/producer Ginevra Elkann’s “I Told You So” saw its U.S. premiere at the 23rd edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema. Taking place at Lincoln Center in New York, audiences were in for a treat as they immersed themselves through a sweltering Roman heatwave, exposing its characters to the heights of their struggles and addictions.
On the occasion of the 22nd edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, Mazzucco spoke with NOIAFT’s founder/president Taylor Taglianetti about her latest project.

Margherita Mazzucco on ‘Chiara’ | Open Roads: New Italian Cinema 2023

Taylor Taglianetti June 10, 2023

Best known for her leading role as Elena Greco in the hit HBO show, My Brilliant Friend, Margherita Mazzucco takes on Saint Clare of Assisi in her film debut, Chiara.

On the occasion of the 22nd edition of Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, Mazzucco spoke with NOIAFT’s founder/president Taylor Taglianetti about her latest project.

“Tell It Like a Woman” – United Nations Event

Taylor Taglianetti March 11, 2023

We would like to thank the United Nations for inviting NOIAFT to the uplifting and critical event that took place on March 3rd for this year’s Oscar-nominated film “Tell It Like a Woman.”

“The Godfather: 50th Anniversary” at the 2022 Tribeca Festival

Taylor Taglianetti June 22, 2022

NOIAFT takes on “The Godfather: 50th Anniversary” on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino came out for the event as well as Anthony Ippolito who plays Pacino in the Paramount+ series “The Offer” about the making of The Godfather.

Ray Romano on “Somewhere in Queens” at the 2022 Tribeca Festival

Taylor Taglianetti June 13, 2022

Ray Romano speaks with NOIAFT founder Taylor Taglianetti at the 2022 Tribeca Festival premiere of his directorial debut, “Somewhere in Queens.”

Tony Lo Bianco on “Somewhere in Queens” at the 2022 Tribeca Festival

Taylor Taglianetti June 13, 2022

Tony Lo Bianco speaks with NOIAFT founder Taylor Taglianetti at the 2022 Tribeca Festival premiere of Ray Romano’s directorial debut, “Somewhere in Queens.”

“La Strada” – Fellini 100 at the MoMA

Taylor Taglianetti February 18, 2022

NOIAFT was invited to the U.S. premiere Cinecittà’s 4K Restoration of “La Strada,” from the original negative. The film was introduced by Paolo Sorrentino and the event took place at the MoMA as a part of the Federico Fellini 100 Tour, a series of centennial tributes to Federico Fellini, which travels to major museums and film institutions worldwide.

The Hand of God Advance Screening

Taylor Taglianetti February 2, 2022

NOIAFT would like to thank Netflix for having our membership at a very special screening of The Hand of God at the Paris Theater. After the film, David Schwartz, Manager of Theatrical Programming at Netflix, moderated a discussion with director, writer, and producer Paolo Sorrentino and star Filippo Scotti.

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