Italian Film Festival: 10 years of bringing Italy to Aotearoa

It's been 10 years of the Italian Film Festival in Aotearoa and what started out as a way for Paolo Rotondo to showcase and preserve his culture here - is now a 9-month celebration across the country from April to January each year. Since 2015, more than 200 films have been shown and this year's programme is promising a curated selection of gripping dramas, heartwarming comedies and diversity. There will also be iconic films including The Talented Mr Ripley and the English Patient. If that's not enough to convince prospective movie-goers, there will be two new gelato flavours on offer during the festival to celebrate a decade of Italian cinema in New Zealand; combining what the Italians love - food, craft and passion. Filmmaker, actor and artistic director Paolo Rotondo speaks to Culture 101 about what else is in store for this year's festival.