21 June-6 Sept. The second edition of the summer festival at Rome’s Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese is once again outdoor and free.

The Effetto Notte 2 programme comprises Italian and international films screened under six themes: Semplicemente Steno; British Pride; L’Italia di Paolo Virzì; In mare aperto; Buon Compleanno Lucky Red; and Roma: una notte all’opera.

Effetto Notte 2 Primo also hosts two festivals: Cinema Azerbaigiano (22-24 June) and RomAfrica Film Festival (14-16 July).

In the case of rain the films will be shown in the cinema’s Sala Deluxe. For programme details see website.