Since 1996, a selection of films from the Cannes Films Festival have been shown in Rome each year. To mark the 10th anniversary of Cannes in Rome, the French Academy at Villa Medici will be screening a selection of Italian films that have represented Italy during the annual event from 1962 to the present day. Screenings will take place at the academy between 24 and 27 May.

Tues 24 May: I nuovi Angeli (19.00)

Weds 25 May: Abissinia, Francesco R. Martinotti, 1993. (20.00)

I Cannibali, Liliana Cavani, 1970 (22.00)

Thurs 26 May: Pelle viva, Giuseppe Fina, 1963 (20.00)

Diavolo in corpo, Marco Bellocchio, 1986 (22.00)

Fri 27 May: La Vela Incantata, Gianfranco Mingozzi, 1982 (20.00)

Respiro, Emanuele Criese, 2002 (22.00)

This year the week of Cannes in Rome will be held between 9 and 10 June at Cinema Roma. For more information tel. 066761291.