This month on Point of View, join host Tom Augustine as he sits down with Paolo Rotondo, an award-winning director, writer, and actor with over 20 years in the film industry. Paolo’s screen credits include feature films The Ugly and Stickmen, as well as television series like Shortland Street, The Making of the Mob: Chicago, and the BBC’s The Luminaries. His successful acting career has paved the way for his work behind the camera, with his debut film Orphans & Kingdoms earning international recognition and multiple festival accolades.

Beyond his contributions to film and television, Paolo, along with Renée Mark, co-founded the Italian Film Festival—a beloved tradition that has brought the best of Italian cinema to Aotearoa for the past decade. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival continues to captivate audiences with a carefully curated selection of Italian films.

The full 2025 programme is now live! The festival will run from April 2025 to January 2026.

🎬 Explore the full lineup and get your tickets at www.italianfilmfestivalnz.com.

Paolo Rotondo’s journey

Italian Film Festival 2025

Insights about the Italian film industry

Queer – In Cinemas 3 April

Emmanuelle – In Cinemas 3 April

Grand Tour – In Cinemas 17 April

Warfare – In Cinemas 17 April

Death of a Unicorn – In Cinemas 10 April

The Penguin Lessons – In Cinemas 17 April

Small Things Like These – In Cinemas 24 April

Dying for Sex – Disney+

Your Friends and Neighbors – Apple TV

Black Mirror – Netflix

Every Monday in April at 8:30 PM

There’s Still Tomorrow – Premieres Monday, 7 April

To Chiara – Premieres Monday, 14 April

The Eight Mountains – Premieres Monday, 21 April

La Chimera – Premieres Monday, 28 April

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