The newfound cinema festival

An Unforgettable Cinematic Experience

The Cinema Ritrovato, one of the greatest international film festivals, returns to Bologna. This festival, exclusively held in-person, offers an unparalleled cinematic experience. Each screening is unique, and the festival itself has an atmosphere that transcends digital platforms.

Cinema enthusiasts will have the opportunity to witness screenings of rediscovered and restored works, accompanied by live musicians. Cinema Ritrovato promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone in Bologna.

The Magic of Music in Silent Cinema

Cinema Ritrovato is also renowned for being one of the major international festivals for silent films. In addition to rediscovering and bringing silent films back to life, the festival focuses on the discovery, reconstruction, improvisation, and composition of the music that accompanies them.

The finest musicians in the field of silent cinema, both recognized masters and young talents, come to Bologna from all around the world. Their quest for a perfect harmony or ideal tension between image and music is one of the reasons why every screening at Cinema Ritrovato becomes a unique and special experience.