The 25th edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, titled “Italofonia: Language Beyond Borders,” will take place from October 13th to 19th.
For this occasion, several cultural events have been organized by the Italian Embassy in Malta and the Italian Cultural Institute in Valletta. The goal is to offer locals and citizens a moment to reflect on the presence and perception of the Italian language around the world, extolling it as a tool of expression and beauty. The initiative aims to celebrate the linguistic, cultural, and social space of Italian, imagining a global community united by a passion for our language and a bond with Italy.
Below are the main initiatives promoted by the Embassy together with local and national partners:
October 14 – 6:00 PM
“Italofonia: Languages Beyond Borders”
Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta
St. George’s Square, Valletta
Free admission with registration at the following link: Italofonia: Languages Beyond Borders
Presentation of the book published by the Accademia della Crusca entitled “Italofonia: Languages Beyond Borders,” with the participation of Professor Annalisa Nesi, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Accademia della Crusca, and Professor Joseph M. Brincat of the Department of Italian at the University of Malta.
Organized in collaboration with the Accademia della Crusca.
For more information, visit https://iicvalletta.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/slim-2025-italofonia-lingua-oltre-i-confini/
October 15 – 8:30 PM
October 19 – 5:30 PM
EsotericArte – The show on the mysteries of Italian art
Sir Tami Zammit Hall
University of Malta
Buy tickets at TicketLine.com.mt
A journey through esotericism, symbolism, and numerology, written and directed by Elio Crifò. Organized in collaboration with Costantino Films Ltd.
For more information, visit https://iicvalletta.esteri.it/it/gli_eventi/calendario/esotericarte/
October 16 – 6:00 PM
“An Italian Crossing Borders”
Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta
St. George’s Square, Valletta
Free admission with registration at the following link: An Italian Crossing Borders | Lucio Besana
A conversation with Lucio Besana, co-writer of the acclaimed horror film “A Classic Horror Story.” The discussion will delve into the film’s writing process, the evolution of Italian cinema, and the international appeal of Italian storytelling.
Organized in collaboration with the Department of Italian and the M.A. in Film Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Malta.
For more information: An Italian Crossing Borders | Lucio Besana – Italian Cultural Institute of Valletta
