Experience Summer Outdoor Cinema in Rome

Introduction:

Stop for a minute: when did you first hear about Rome? Was it in a history class, a book, or most likely a movie?

Cinema and Italy go hand in hand. The country has been the living set for many international movies, from Roman Holiday and The Talented Mr. Ripley to Angels & Demons and many others. Besides, Italy has a long list of Italian acclaimed directors – you will find many movies by Italian directors being presented at Italian cinemas and attracting big audiences. It is no coincidence that Italy is home to some of the most prestigious cinema events in the world, like the Venice Film Festival or the Golden Lion awards.

So much so, that when in 2014 historic independent theaters across Rome started shutting down to become luxury apartments, a group of students and locals in Trastevere gathered together and said basta. They got creative and brought the screen directly to the streets so the art of cinema could persist in the city. That is exactly how “Cinema in Piazza” was born, an event lasting two months in summer where movies are played on open-air screens around the city of Rome for everyone to watch!

If you are staying in Rome during this period, you cannot miss this opportunity to experience the city like a local. While exploring Rome by day is a beautiful chaos, the real magic happens when the sun goes down. Picture this: grabbing your favorite drink from YellowBar, heading out to a historic square, and spending the evening enjoying the art of cinema under the stars.

Where can you grab a seat!

At Piazza San Cosimato

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• Here, you will be at the center of the Trastevere neighborhood. You can expect to be completely surrounded by stunning historic buildings, and the vibrant nightlife of the neighborhood all around you.
• How to get there: The easiest way to get to Piazza San Cosimato from YellowBar is to take a quick walk over to Piazza Indipendenza. From there, hop on Bus 75 (heading in the direction of Poerio/Marino) and ride it until you hit the Morosini E./Nuovo Regina Margherita stop. You’re right there! 

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• Highlight Event: The acclaimed Italian director Matteo Garrone will be presenting his Oscar-nominated film Io Capitano in person before the screening. You definitely don’t want to miss this one.

At Parco della Cervelletta

• At Parco della Cervelletta, you will be watching a movie completely surrounded by nature and a stunning 13th-century medieval tower. Make sure to bring your own towel or blanket so you can lay out on the fresh grass and enjoy the movie under the stars.
• How to get there: To arrive at Cervelletta from YellowBar, you need to take Metro B at Castro Pretorio. After a short walk, catch bus 447 (heading in the direction of Jacopo Della Quercia) and ride it until you reach the Tor Cervara/Cervelletta stop. 

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• Highlights: Thom Yorke, the well-known face of Radiohead, will be presenting a screening of Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men. Having a rock royalty introduce a sci-fi classic under the Roman sky is peak summer behavior you must agree!

At Parco di Monte Ciocci

• Here, you will have a movie night with a panoramic view of almost all of Rome, including the magnificent Basilica di San Pietro glowing beautifully under the night lights while your movie plays.
• How to get there: To arrive at Monte Ciocci departing from YellowBar, you will need to walk about 5 minutes to Termini metro station, board Metro A (direction Battistini), get off at the Valle Aurelia stop, and walk for about 11 minutes. That’s it, you’ll arrive in just 35 minutes! 

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• Highlights: Have you ever heard of the Spaghetti Western, a genre born right here in Italy? You can get acquainted by watching Sukiyaki Western Django. Back in the 1960s, Roman director Sergio Leone used the plot of a Japanese samurai movie to create A Fistful of Dollars, birthing the Italian Spaghetti Western and changing cinema forever. Decades later, a Japanese director made Sukiyaki as a tribute, taking that exact Italian cowboy style and bringing it right back to Japan. Don’t miss it!

Conclusion:

You can find the entire program on their official website at ilcinemainpiazza.it. All movies start around 21:15, but make sure to arrive earlier so you can get a good spot!

Movies are played in their original language with Italian subtitles, except for animated films, which are dubbed in Italian, and Italian movies, which are played with English subtitles. The entry is completely free!