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Italian cinema: Caro diario
An Italian-language screening of Nanni Moretti’s *Caro diario*, with an introduction and post-film discussion, for Upper Intermediate learners.
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What Upper Intermediate (B2) Italian means
At B2 Italian, learners can communicate fluently on concrete and abstract topics, develop arguments and respond in detail.
Support a viewpoint
Sebbene la misura comportasse un costo iniziale, a lungo termine gioverebbe all’intera comunità.
Although the measure would have an initial cost, it would benefit the whole community in the long term.
Discuss an abstract issue
La tecnologia facilita la comunicazione, ma solleva anche interrogativi sulla privacy.
Technology makes communication easier, but it also raises questions about privacy.
Negotiate a solution
Se posticipassimo la scadenza di una settimana, potremmo rispettare il budget senza ridurre la qualità.
If we extend the deadline by a week, we can keep the budget without reducing quality.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The session examines Nanni Moretti’s place in Italian cinema before screening *Caro diario* in Italian with English subtitles. The film’s artistic and critical qualities are considered alongside the main themes explored across its three episodes. An Italian-language discussion follows the screening, giving participants an opportunity to reflect on the film and its context.
What you'll learn
- Identify Nanni Moretti’s significance within Italian and European cinema.
- Examine the artistic and critical qualities of *Caro diario*.
- Explain the main themes explored in the film’s three episodes.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners with at least Upper Intermediate Italian (B2). Teaching, the film introduction and the post-screening discussion are all in Italian, while English subtitles accompany the film. Participants should be able to follow an Italian-language presentation and take part in a discussion about the film.
- The film is shown with English subtitles.