Emilia Romagna Castles

From 22 to 28 June, Riccione will host the Italian Global Series Festival, the new international event dedicated to TV series. With meetings, previews, prizes and masterclasses, the festival brings famous faces to the city, such as the already announced Kevin Spacey, Giorgio Moroder, Caterina De Angelis, Carlo Verdone, The Jackal and many others.

Tuesday 24 June: official press conference and presentation of the juries at 12 noon in the Sala Concordia of the Palazzo dei Congressi. At 3.00 p.m., masterclass with Mark Gatiss, followed at 4.00 p.m., again in the Sala Concordia, by the dialogue between two greats of Italian cinema and culture: Marco Bellocchio and Alberto Barbera (director of the Venice Film Festival), who will inaugurate the "Masters of Storytelling" series of meetings. At 16:30 there will be screenings of the international series in competition, The Assassin, The Best Years, The Puzzle Lady, The Confidante, Unseen, Hidden Island, The Outlaws and Bookish.

Also on Tuesday 24 June, at 5 p.m. in the Sala Concordia, there will be the eagerly awaited Italian Showcase dedicated to Hearts and Sandokan. For Cuori, an exciting series set in the world of heart surgery in the 1960s, protagonist Pilar Fogliati, actor Matteo Martari and director Riccardo Donna will be present, ready to tell behind-the-scenes stories and curiosities from the set. Next, space will be given to adventure with Sandokan, a new take on the famous hero created by Emilio Salgari. Speakers will include Alessandro Preziosi, Alanah Bloor, Nicola Abatangelo (director) and Matilde Bernabei (producer). The day ends with the International Premiere of Von Fock, at 9 pm at the Arena Ceccarini. Starring Priit Pius and Aurora Ruffino, for a journey through mystery and international intrigue.

On Wednesday 25 June at 12:00 noon, in the Sala Concordia, Michele Placido and Giulio Base will be the stars of Masters of Storytelling: an unmissable encounter between two great masters of storytelling through images.
Then, the spotlight will be on Kevin Spacey, protagonist of a meeting with the public at 2 pm in the same hall.
At 5:00 p.m., in the Sala Concordia, the Italian Showcase presents L'altro ispettore with Cesare Bocci, Alessio Vassallo and producer Gloria Giorgianni. This will be followed by Balene - Amiche per sempre with Veronica Pivetti and Carla Signoris.
One of the most eagerly awaited events for the public, Mare fuori arrives at 9 pm at the Arena Ceccarini. On stage, the much-loved Carmine Recano, Yeva Sai, Alfonso Capuozzo, Manuele Velo, and producer Roberto Sessa.
At 9.30 pm, the Sala Concordia will host the eagerly awaited special preview of Ironheart, with the screening of the first two episodes of the new Marvel series coming from the United States in 2025.
In the afternoon, the Cinepalace will be the beating heart of international serials: at 3:30 pm Poker Face, at 4:00 pm The 39, at 4:30 pm Sunset Grove, at 5:00 pm Perfect Days, at 5:30 pm Kabul, at 6:00 pm Il Commissario Ricciardi, at 6:15 pm Rise of the Raven, at 6:30 pm Douglas Is Cancelled and at 7:00 pm Mix Tape.

On Thursday 26 June at 12:30, in the Sala Concordia, there will be the Masters of Storytelling with IP Camilleri in an exclusive conversation with Carlo Degli Esposti. An unmissable appointment for fans of storytelling and seriality.
At 4 pm, in the same hall, the masterclass with Steven Moffat and Sue Vertue will offer a unique insight into the craft of storytelling for television.
At 5pm, the Italian Showcase presents Franco, The Long Journey. Screenwriter Monica Rametta, Leonardo Ferrara of Rai Fiction and the lead actor playing Franco Battiato will be present.
At 9.00 p.m., at the Arena Ceccarini, a special event dedicated to the Nastro d'Argento to Bille August, the famous Danish director awarded one of the most prestigious awards in Italian cinema.
Also at 9:00 pm, Pesci Piccolo - Second season, the Italian comedy from 2025 by The Jackal with Ciro Priello and Fabio Balsamo, will be presented.
At 9.30 p.m., in the Sala Concordia, screening of the fourth season of The Bear, with the first two episodes of the series.
From 3.30 p.m. until late in the evening, the Cinepalace will be the beating heart of the international serial. The programme will consist of a long marathon of screenings spanning Drama, Limited Series, Comedy and the much-awaited new Nordic Focus. It starts at 3.30 p.m. with Doubt, an intense drama in competition. At 17:00 there will be three simultaneous titles: the thriller The Train, the surreal comedy Extra, and the first title in the Nordic cycle, Generations, which officially opens the Nordic Focus at 17:30. The section continues with Behind Every Man at 18:40 and the irreverent Piggy at 19:10. Limited Series in competition include Noi del Rione Sanità (18:00) and La Canción (18:30). The comedy segment picks up momentum from 18:45 with the double screening of Gassal and Who Almost Killed Melody?, followed at 19:00 by the highly original Video Nasty.
On Friday 27 June at 12:30, in the Sala Concordia, there will be Masters of Storytelling, a special meeting with Luisa Ranieri, an Italian actress known for her versatility, and Laura Delli Colli, esteemed journalist and film critic, who together will talk about the art of storytelling and the power of cinema.
At 5 p.m., as part of the Italian Showcase, meetings with the protagonists of three highly successful series: for Blanca, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Giuseppe Zeno and head writer Mario Ruggeri will be present; for Rosa Elettrica, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Francesco Di Napoli and director Davide Marengo will speak; finally, for Call My Agent, a large group of talents including Michele Di Mauro, Francesco Russo, Paola Buratto, Kaze, Sara Lazzaro and Sara Drago.
At 9 pm at the Arena Ceccarini, the first episode of the third season of Squid Game will be screened, the famous series that has conquered audiences around the world with its suspense and visual impact.

At the Cinepalace on Friday 27 June there will be a series of very interesting screenings. It starts at 16:30 with the comedy Happy's Place. At 5 p.m., Frust and The Nameless will be screened, while at 5.30 p.m. it will be the turn of Alex Bravo. Cop in His Own Way. The evening continues with Reunion at 6pm, My Dear Mother at 6.15pm and Weiss & Morales at 6.30pm. At 7pm space is given to Too Much and the comedy Celeste. A programme full of emotions and stories to discover all day long at the Cinepalace.

The final day on Saturday 28 June will be dedicated to the final press conference and to the celebration of the extraordinary week just gone by, with a closing that promises excitement and surprises.

Admission free after online registration:
https://italianglobalseriesfestival.it/calendario-eventi/