The best films to see at the cinema during the festive season
As per tradition, cinema is popular at Christmas time: here is a list of titles for young and old not to be missed
There is no better time than Christmas to enjoy a good film at the cinema with the whole family. Between Christmas-themed titles, dramas, big Hollywood productions and cartoons, let's find out which titles are a must- watch this holiday season. (Don't miss our article on the most beautiful cinemas in Florence).
Wicked
The highly anticipated film musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, tells the story of the magical World of Oz from the point of view of the witches Elphaba and Glinda, before the arrival of Dorothy. In cinemas from 27 November, Wicked, inspired by the novel by Gregory Maguire, is definitely one of the titles not to be missed this festive season.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
Cortina Express
For ‘cinepanettone’ fans, 23 December marks the arrival in cinemas of Cortina Express, the new film starring Christian De Sica, Lillo, Isabella Ferrari and Paolo Calabresi. The film, directed by Eros Puglielli and set in Cortina, follows the Christmas adventures of an incurable viveur (De Sica), a former music star (Lillo) and a struggling record producer (Isabella Ferrari), amidst twists and turns and hilarious scenes.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
Cortina Express Oceania 2
A Disney animated film could not be missing from our recommendations. Eight years after the huge success of the first film, Oceania returns to the cinema with a new and highly anticipated chapter. Oceania 2, follows the adventures of Vaiana and Maui as they discover the dangerous seas of the Pacific Ocean.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas, Cinema Flora, Cinema Marconi
Oceania 2 The Room Next Door
Among the most eagerly awaited and acclaimed titles of the year is The Room Next Door, the first English-language film by Pedro Almodovar, winner of the Leone d'oro at the last Venice Film Festival. The film, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, explores themes such as friendship, illness and euthanasia, and does so by following the adventures of two friends who, after years apart, come together to make a crucial decision.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas, Cinema Astra, Cinema Principe
Mufasa
From 19 December, Mufasa: The Lion King, directed by Barry Jenkins and a prequel to The Lion King (2019), itself a remake of the 1994 cartoon of the same name, arrives in cinemas. The film tells the story of the legendary Mufasa, Simba's father. In the Italian version, the dubbing was entrusted to Luca Marelli (Mufasa) and Elodie (Saribi).
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
A Sudden Case of Christmas
One of the most christmas-themed titles on the list is A Sudden Case of Christmas a comedy starring Danny de Vito set in Italy, in which a 10-year-old girl tries to save the marriage of her parents, who are now close to divorce.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
Conclave
19th December sees the release of Edward Berger's new film Conclave, based on the novel by Robert Harris. In addition to Ralph Finnes, the cast includes Stanley Tucci and Sergio Castelitto, in a captivating thriller that enters the ecclesiastical world and recounts its contradictions, mysteries and corruption.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
Diamanti
We could not exclude from this list Diamanti, the new film by Ferzan Ozpetek, with a stellar cast of 18 Italian actresses including Luisa Ranieri, Kasia Smutniak and Jasmine Trinca, as well as male performers such as Stefano Accorsi and Luca Barbarossa. The film, the fifteenth of Ozpetek's career, is set in Rome and takes place on two temporal lines, alternating between the present and the 1970s, and focuses on themes such as loneliness, passions and inner conflicts.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Cinema il Portico
DiamantiIo e te dobbiamo parlare
Leonardo Pieraccioni is back at the cinema and he does it in style, alongside Alessandro Siani with their new comedy Io e te dobbiamo parlare. The film arrives in cinemas on 19th of December and follows the adventure of two policemen, Antonio and Pieraldo, dealing with a troubling case and a long-standing friendship with ups and downs.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema, Uci Cinemas
Io e te dobbiamo parlare Maria
For those who want to start 2025 with good cinema, Maria, by Chilean director Pablo Larraìn, a biopic about the life of Maria Callas, arrives in cinemas on 1 January. Starring Angelina Jolie in the role of the opera singer, but also Italian actors such as Pierfrancesco Favino and Alba Rohrwacher. The plot recounts the life of Maria Callas, focusing on her last days in 1970s Paris.
Where to see it: The Space Cinema
