Archaeological Communication and Cinema Festival
Cinema tells the story of the ancient world in the Iblei Mountains
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About Rassegna Licodia Eubea
The festival that brings archaeology to the cinema
The Archaeological Communication and Cinema Festival is an international film event dedicated to popularizing the ancient world through visual arts. Established in 2011, it takes place in Licodia Eubea, a picturesque village in the Iblei Mountains in the province of Catania, Sicily, and is organized by the Archeovisiva Cultural Association ETS. In recent years, the festival has adopted a dual-venue format, opening in Catania before concluding in the historic center of Licodia Eubea.
Cinema, research, and outreach
The heart of the event is a selection of films—documentaries, short films, and feature films—from all over the world, many of which are national premieres. The goal is to bring the general public closer to archaeology and its figures, making the ancient world more accessible and fascinating. Screenings are complemented by meetings with directors, archaeologists, and scholars, as well as conferences, workshops, and guided tours of the Iblei territory's heritage.
Festival awards
The festival presents several awards that reflect its dual nature, both scientific and cinematic:
- ArcheoVisiva Award, granted by an international jury to the film that best combines scientific rigor with cinematic value;
- "Città di Licodia Eubea" Award, the audience choice award;
- "Antonino Di Vita" Award, dedicated to those who contribute to the dissemination of cultural heritage knowledge;
- "Studenti UniCt" Award, voted on by students of the University of Catania for the best short film.
An Iblei village turned into a film set
The festival finds its home in the Municipality of Licodia Eubea, particularly at the Polo Culturale della Badia, a setting that blends landscape, history, and hospitality. The event is supported by the Sicily Film Commission and the Municipality of Licodia Eubea, with the patronage of the Municipality of Catania and the collaboration of the University of Catania. Admission to the screenings is free, reflecting the project's commitment to education and public engagement.
Rassegna Licodia Eubea — edition 2026
The Archaeological Communication and Cinema Festival returns in 2026 for its 16th edition in Licodia Eubea, in the province of Catania. As of today, the exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been made official and the film selection has not been published.
Pending the official announcement, the festival is expected to confirm its established format: screenings of archaeological-themed documentaries, short films, and feature films, meetings with directors and scholars, and the presentation of the festival's historic awards, from the ArcheoVisiva Award to the "Città di Licodia Eubea" audience award. The detailed program will be announced on the official website www.rassegnalicodia.it and on the festival's social media channels.
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Practical information — Rassegna Licodia Eubea
Getting there
Licodia Eubea is located in the Iblei Mountains, in the province of Catania. By car, it can be reached from Catania via the SS385 and the inland roads of the Iblei (about an hour). The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa. The opening days are often held in Catania at university venues.
Venue
Screenings in Licodia Eubea take place at the Polo Culturale della Badia, in the village's historic center.
Admission
Admission to the festival screenings is free.
Contact
Associazione Culturale Archeovisiva ETS — Via San Martino 10, 95040 Licodia Eubea (CT). Tel. +39 340 4740609, [email protected], website www.rassegnalicodia.it.
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Where does it take place — Rassegna Licodia Eubea
Polo Culturale della Badia
Via San Martino, 10, 95040 Licodia Eubea