The Animaphix festival opens its 10th edition with Svankmajer Day:

A Tribute to Film Noir Surrealism.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Animaphix “Nuovi Linguaggi Contemporanei Film Festival” – scheduled in Bagheria (Pa) from 23 to 28 July 2024 – warms up its engines in view of its 10th edition by presenting on Tuesday 30 April (11am – 1pm; 3pm – 5pm), at the White Hall of the Experimental Center of Cinematography (Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa) in Palermo the Švankmajer Day event, a study day dedicated to the master of cinematic noir surrealism, who in more than fifty years of visual experimentation has created a corpus of works that represent one of the most original experiences of European cinema.
The initiative – aimed at students of the Academy of Fine Arts and the CSC of Palermo, and open free of charge to free users, while places last – was born from the collaboration with the Czech Center and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Rome, on the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of Jan Švankmajer (Prague, 1934).
Švankmajer Day will be divided into two distinct moments during which the screening of the most significant films by the Czech director will be accompanied by two masterclasses: Sound and Hypersensoriality in the films of Jan Švankmajer curated by Andrea Martignoni (sound designer, historian of animation cinema and director artistic by Animaphix) and Dystopian Noir between Animation and Surrealism curated by Luca Pulvirenti (professor of Digital Applications for the Visual Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts of Palermo).
Among the works that inspired, among others, Terry Gilliam, Tim Burton and the Quay brothers, the short films will be presented: Možnosti dialogu/Possibility of dialogue (Czechoslovakia, 1982), one of the masterpieces of avant-garde animation, capable of combining experimentalism of his grotesque and surreal style with an interesting anthropological and philosophical reflection on the impossibility of human beings to communicate, in the constant attempt to annihilate each other; Byt/The accommodation (Czechoslovakia, 1968) which narrates the life of a man trapped in an old apartment where the objects present rebel against him, forced to live in a space without logic, similar to a labyrinth; Jídlo/Cibo (Great Britain, Czechoslovakia, 1992) which addresses the theme of interpersonal relationships through the act of eating, as a ritual and instrument of oppression. In this short film everything revolves around food as a paradoxical and cynical metaphor for all of humanity. Furthermore, at 3 pm, the feature film Něco z Alenky/Alice (Switzerland, Germany, England, 1986), considered the masterpiece of surrealist noir cinema, as well as one of the most significant mixed media films of all time, where the novel by Lewis Carrol, Alice in Wonderland, immediately becomes Švankmajer’s subversive universe.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Salaparuta wineries in Casteldaccia: photographs of New York by Roberto Sardina – The exhibition can be visited from May 18 to June 17

Salaparuta wineries in Casteldaccia: photographs of New York by Roberto Sardina – The exhibition can be visited from May 18 to June 17

Concert season: at villa Butera “Concert of Artlandia Trio” – Saturday, May 11, 2024

Concert season: at villa Butera “Concert of Artlandia Trio” – Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Animaphix festival opens its 10th edition with Svankmajer Day: A Tribute to Film Noir Surrealism – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Animaphix festival opens its 10th edition with Svankmajer Day: A Tribute to Film Noir Surrealism – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: ‘Tales of the artist: students at the museum’. 2nd meeting aimed at students of the Guttuso Art School in Bagheria met Arrigo Musti – Thursday 11 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: ‘Tales of the artist: students at the museum’. 2nd meeting aimed at students of the Guttuso Art School in Bagheria met Arrigo Musti – Thursday 11 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Tales of the artist: students at the museum”. 1st Meeting addressed to the students of the Guttuso Art School of Bagheria with Michele Ducato – Today 10 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Tales of the artist: students at the museum”. 1st Meeting addressed to the students of the Guttuso Art School of Bagheria with Michele Ducato – Today 10 April 2024

50th Guttuso Museum: “Artist’s Tales: students at the museum” kicks off. Cycle of educational meetings for students to meet 5 local artists at the Guttuso Museum

50th Guttuso Museum: “Artist’s Tales: students at the museum” kicks off. Cycle of educational meetings for students to meet 5 local artists at the Guttuso Museum

LIONS DAY 2024 in Bagheria. Free screening and entertainment for children at the “Giuseppe Bagnera” Primary School – Sunday, April 14, 2024

LIONS DAY 2024 in Bagheria. Free screening and entertainment for children at the “Giuseppe Bagnera” Primary School – Sunday, April 14, 2024

“Magic of a Violin”: Benefit concert at the parish oratory. Maria Santissima Addolorata of Aspra – Saturday, April 06, 2024

“Magic of a Violin”: Benefit concert at the parish oratory. Maria Santissima Addolorata of Aspra – Saturday, April 06, 2024

At villa Butera the presentation of the book: “The Great Lost Love” – Wednesday, April 10, 2024

At villa Butera the presentation of the book: “The Great Lost Love” – Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Aspra: “…Walking, Listening…”. Musical entertainment on the seafront every Sunday in April – From 07 to 28 April 2024

Aspra: “…Walking, Listening…”. Musical entertainment on the seafront every Sunday in April – From 07 to 28 April 2024

Presentation of the essay: ‘Feminicide and Pathological Narcissism’ at the Villa Butera Theatre – Friday 05 April 2024

Presentation of the essay: ‘Feminicide and Pathological Narcissism’ at the Villa Butera Theatre – Friday 05 April 2024

19th Easter Concert conducted by Salvatore Di Blasi – Saturday, April 6, 2024

19th Easter Concert conducted by Salvatore Di Blasi – Saturday, April 6, 2024

“To each his talent: the various forms of Communication.” Day dedicated to Inclusion at villa San Cataldo – Saturday, April 6, 2024

“To each his talent: the various forms of Communication.” Day dedicated to Inclusion at villa San Cataldo – Saturday, April 6, 2024

2nd Edition of the “SMALL FESTIVAL” in Bagheria. Here are the names of the first two guests: ONLY DATE IN SICILY by ANGELINA MANGO winner of Sanremo Festival 2024 and the revelation band BNKR44 – Friday, August 2 at the Small Urban Park

2nd Edition of the “SMALL FESTIVAL” in Bagheria. Here are the names of the first two guests: ONLY DATE IN SICILY by ANGELINA MANGO winner of Sanremo Festival 2024 and the revelation band BNKR44 – Friday, August 2 at the Small Urban Park

Holy week in Bagheria between religion, tradition and folklore: “Holy Easter” – Sunday, March 31, 2024

Holy week in Bagheria between religion, tradition and folklore: “Holy Easter” – Sunday, March 31, 2024

At Villa Butera the photo event: “Baaria 50 in Photo” – Sunday, April 14, 2024

At Villa Butera the photo event: “Baaria 50 in Photo” – Sunday, April 14, 2024

Presentation of the book: “The Mayor’s Speech” by Antonio Belvedere – Monday, March 25, 2024

Presentation of the book: “The Mayor’s Speech” by Antonio Belvedere – Monday, March 25, 2024

XXXIII Edition of the “Via Crucis” in Aspra – Saturday, March 23, 2024

XXXIII Edition of the “Via Crucis” in Aspra – Saturday, March 23, 2024

Easter 2024: First edition of “Happy Easter and Pupu cu l’Ova” – Monday, March 25, 2024

Easter 2024: First edition of “Happy Easter and Pupu cu l’Ova” – Monday, March 25, 2024

In Bagheria the “XXIX Day of Memory and Commitment in Remembrance of the innocent victims of mafia” Organized by LLL4EU, Youth Council of Bagheria and the Municipality of Bagheria – Thursday, March 21, 2024

In Bagheria the “XXIX Day of Memory and Commitment in Remembrance of the innocent victims of mafia” Organized by LLL4EU, Youth Council of Bagheria and the Municipality of Bagheria – Thursday, March 21, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria protagonist Villa Cattolica and the Guttuso Museum – Saturday 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria protagonist Villa Cattolica and the Guttuso Museum – Saturday 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024

In Bagheria Assostampa, Municipality and Pa Social tell the story of art. Journalism and museum communication in the digital age – Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 09:30 a.m. at the Guttuso Museum.

In Bagheria Assostampa, Municipality and Pa Social tell the story of art. Journalism and museum communication in the digital age – Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 09:30 a.m. at the Guttuso Museum.

Bagheria celebrates the Sfincia di San Giuseppe: 18th edition of the Sfincia Festival – Sunday, March 17, 2024

Bagheria celebrates the Sfincia di San Giuseppe: 18th edition of the Sfincia Festival – Sunday, March 17, 2024

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria. Press conference to present the Bagheria days on March 23 and 24 – Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.

FAI Spring Days: In Bagheria. Press conference to present the Bagheria days on March 23 and 24 – Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.

“Let’s celebrate Woman Baharia” – Sunday, March 17, 2024 at villa Cutò

“Let’s celebrate Woman Baharia” – Sunday, March 17, 2024 at villa Cutò

Opens its doors in Bagheria, on Aguglia Street, the Giorgio and Giovanni S. Santangelo Library and Archives “Ignazio Buttitta” – Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m.

Opens its doors in Bagheria, on Aguglia Street, the Giorgio and Giovanni S. Santangelo Library and Archives “Ignazio Buttitta” – Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m.

At Villa Butera the presentation of the book: “Once upon a time there was DC” by Elio Sanfilippo – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

At Villa Butera the presentation of the book: “Once upon a time there was DC” by Elio Sanfilippo – Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

“The Theorem of Happiness” with the Bagheria actor Orio Scaduto at the cinema in Bagheria. The administration’s congratulations – March 9 and 10 at the Excelsior cinema

“The Theorem of Happiness” with the Bagheria actor Orio Scaduto at the cinema in Bagheria. The administration’s congratulations – March 9 and 10 at the Excelsior cinema

City preview of the short film “Omayma” by Fabio Schifilliti with co-screenplay by Paolo Pintacuda from Bagheria – Friday 8 March 2024 at 09.15 am at the Excelsior cinema

City preview of the short film “Omayma” by Fabio Schifilliti with co-screenplay by Paolo Pintacuda from Bagheria – Friday 8 March 2024 at 09.15 am at the Excelsior cinema

8 March: Bagheria becomes “City of Women”. Event at Villa Cutò between civil commitment, fashion, music and art – Friday 8 March starting at 4.30pm

8 March: Bagheria becomes “City of Women”. Event at Villa Cutò between civil commitment, fashion, music and art – Friday 8 March starting at 4.30pm

“March 8 International Women’s Rights Day”: an event organized by the FemBocs International Transfeminist Collective and the City of Bagheria – At Villa Cutò on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

“March 8 International Women’s Rights Day”: an event organized by the FemBocs International Transfeminist Collective and the City of Bagheria – At Villa Cutò on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m.

The City of Bagheria inaugurates “Sports in the Parks” and enters the Sport and Health open-air gymnasium – Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at Butera Square

The City of Bagheria inaugurates “Sports in the Parks” and enters the Sport and Health open-air gymnasium – Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. at Butera Square

At Villa Palagonia book presentation: “Nudi” by Gabriella Labate. Proceeds from the sale of the book presentation in Bagheria will be donated to Biagio Conte’s Hope and Charity Mission – Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.

At Villa Palagonia book presentation: “Nudi” by Gabriella Labate. Proceeds from the sale of the book presentation in Bagheria will be donated to Biagio Conte’s Hope and Charity Mission – Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 p.m.

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Guttuso Museum, Villa Cattolica is enriched with works, including the “Daneu Thshinke” collection – On view from Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Guttuso Museum, Villa Cattolica is enriched with works, including the “Daneu Thshinke” collection – On view from Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

At the Villa Butera Theater “Desìata” the choral novel by Antonella Marascia – Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6 p.m.

At the Villa Butera Theater “Desìata” the choral novel by Antonella Marascia – Friday, March 1, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Presentation of the book: “Our Father’s Shelter Center” by Fr. Francesco Michele Stabile at the church of the Vincentian Sisters in Palazzo Butera – Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

Presentation of the book: “Our Father’s Shelter Center” by Fr. Francesco Michele Stabile at the church of the Vincentian Sisters in Palazzo Butera – Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

50th Birth of the Guttuso Museum: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Press conference for the opening of the new exhibit on the second floor – Open to visitors starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

50th Birth of the Guttuso Museum: Saturday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Press conference for the opening of the new exhibit on the second floor – Open to visitors starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

CarniLivari Baaria 2024 concludes with “The carnival of Bagheria students” – Tuesday, Feb. 13 starting at 8:30 a.m.

CarniLivari Baaria 2024 concludes with “The carnival of Bagheria students” – Tuesday, Feb. 13 starting at 8:30 a.m.

“The Carnival of the Little Ones” continues CarniLivari Baaria 2024 – Monday, February 12 starting at 8:30 a.m.

“The Carnival of the Little Ones” continues CarniLivari Baaria 2024 – Monday, February 12 starting at 8:30 a.m.

The seaside hamlet of Aspra with “Carnival at Sea” – Sunday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m.

The seaside hamlet of Aspra with “Carnival at Sea” – Sunday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day benefit concert at Villa Ramacca –  Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

Valentine’s Day benefit concert at Villa Ramacca – Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

Carnivarians Baaria 2024: “Carnival in progress.” – Thursday, Feb. 8 demonstration on Corso Umberto I

Carnivarians Baaria 2024: “Carnival in progress.” – Thursday, Feb. 8 demonstration on Corso Umberto I

Carnilivari in Baaria: “U carnalivari du Màu” will be inaugurated on 6 February – Visitable until February 13th at Villa San Cataldo

Carnilivari in Baaria: “U carnalivari du Màu” will be inaugurated on 6 February – Visitable until February 13th at Villa San Cataldo

Presentation of the book, “The Villa of Alchemy. Alchemical and esoteric elements of Villa Palagonia” by Piero Montana – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Presentation of the book, “The Villa of Alchemy. Alchemical and esoteric elements of Villa Palagonia” by Piero Montana – Saturday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Bagheria prepares for “CarniLivari Baaria 2024” – Kicking off Feb. 4 program of carnival events

Bagheria prepares for “CarniLivari Baaria 2024” – Kicking off Feb. 4 program of carnival events

“Domina Bacharia” the fifth mural of the exhibition opens – Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

“Domina Bacharia” the fifth mural of the exhibition opens – Monday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Presentation of the book, “I am not a hero” by Roberto Ardizzone at the Anchovy Museum – Friday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Presentation of the book, “I am not a hero” by Roberto Ardizzone at the Anchovy Museum – Friday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

“Terra d’aMare” solo exhibition of Silvana Lanza at villa San Cataldo – From Feb. 17 until March 03, 2024

“Terra d’aMare” solo exhibition of Silvana Lanza at villa San Cataldo – From Feb. 17 until March 03, 2024

“Discussions on Alchemy” by Rosanna Balistreri – Saturday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.

“Discussions on Alchemy” by Rosanna Balistreri – Saturday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Solo exhibition by Salvatore Gumina “Sotir” – From 27 January until 11 February 2024

Solo exhibition by Salvatore Gumina “Sotir” – From 27 January until 11 February 2024

At Putìa di Buttitta seminar: The memory of “Turiddu Carnivali” – Tuesday 23 January 2024

At Putìa di Buttitta seminar: The memory of “Turiddu Carnivali” – Tuesday 23 January 2024

Anniversary of the death of Renato Guttuso – Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Anniversary of the death of Renato Guttuso – Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

“Differently autonomous” conference by the association Una Marcia in Più ODV ETS – Friday, January 19, 2024

“Differently autonomous” conference by the association Una Marcia in Più ODV ETS – Friday, January 19, 2024

At the Museo Dell’Acciuga in Aspra the presentation of the book: “Ainda” – Friday, January 12, 2024

At the Museo Dell’Acciuga in Aspra the presentation of the book: “Ainda” – Friday, January 12, 2024

“Photographic visions” collective exhibition at Villa San Cataldo – From 5 to 25 January 2024

“Photographic visions” collective exhibition at Villa San Cataldo – From 5 to 25 January 2024

Concert by Maestro Giovanni Moncada on the piano – Thursday 4 January 2024

Concert by Maestro Giovanni Moncada on the piano – Thursday 4 January 2024