Schermi Cinema Multipiazza
Illustration of an urban scene with a mobile cinema screen, futuristic buildings, and people, promoting "Schermi 2026" cultural initiative in Italy.Illustration of an urban scene with a mobile cinema screen, futuristic buildings, and people, promoting "Schermi 2026" cultural initiative in Italy.

Bringing cinema to the suburbs, working-class neighborhoods, and inland villages—areas where cultural offerings have historically been scarce.

This is the goal of Schermi – Cinema Multipiazza, a project launched and managed since 2018 by the association Divina Mania. It is a free film series and a way to revitalize public squares, foster interaction and dialogue among people, and build a sense of community.

We have chosen to support the project for 2026, thereby helping to encourage civic participation, promote social inclusion, and reintroduce younger generations to the meaning of community.

The 2026 edition focuses on vital contemporary issues:

  • School as a place for growth, dialogue, and discovery

  • Family, friendship, and the value of togetherness

  • Human dignity, explored through the debate on the caporalato (illegal labor brokerage) phenomenon

  • The beauty of the Italian provinces, showcased through stories of the regions and the communities that inhabit them

  • Technology as a tool to be used with awareness

The films selected for screening revolve around these themes; furthermore, a prominent figure from the film world will be present each evening to offer commentary and food for thought.

A woman carrying a child watches an outdoor movie screening with a group of people sitting on benches. A banner and screen are visible.A woman carrying a child watches an outdoor movie screening with a group of people sitting on benches. A banner and screen are visible.
A woman carrying a child watches an outdoor movie screening with a group of people sitting on benches. A banner and screen are visible.A woman carrying a child watches an outdoor movie screening with a group of people sitting on benches. A banner and screen are visible.
Schermi Cinema Multipiazza

The event visited sixteen cities across Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, and Lazio.