Archaeological Communication and Cinema Festival

The 15th edition of the Archaeological Communication and Cinema Festival was held from December 2 to 7, 2025, organized by the Archeovisiva Association with the support of the Sicily Film Commission and the Municipality of Licodia Eubea, the patronage of the Municipality of Catania, and the collaboration of the University of Catania. The festival opened in Catania (December 2-4, Centro Universitario Teatrale) before moving to Licodia Eubea (December 5-7, Polo Culturale della Badia).

31 films were presented, many as national premieres, with works from Colombia, Peru, the United Kingdom, Spain, and France. The artistic direction was led by Alessandra Cilio and Lorenzo Daniele. The final day on December 7 featured anthropologist Maurizio Bettini, with the lecture "Arrogant Humanity: Classical Myths and Global Warming," and director Giuseppe Carleo with his debut film "La bocca dell'anima." The edition awarded the festival's four prizes: the ArcheoVisiva Award (international jury, 1,000 euros), the "Città di Licodia Eubea" Award (audience prize), the "Antonino Di Vita" Award, and the new "Studenti UniCt" Award for the best short film.

December 2-4 — Catania (Centro Universitario Teatrale)

Opening days with screenings of the international selection, meetings, and a special event at Cinema King (December 3).

December 5-7 — Licodia Eubea (Polo Culturale della Badia)

• Screenings of films in and out of competition, including the world premiere of "Il grande sogno. Monreale e il suo tesoro" by Lorenzo Mercurio.
• Cine-concert "Mirabilia. Beyond the Ordinary" (December 5).
• Guided tours in Catania and Licodia Eubea, taste workshops, and student workshops.
• Sunday, December 7: guided tour of the historic center, taste workshop, lecture by Maurizio Bettini ("Arrogant Humanity"), and presentation of the film "La bocca dell'anima" by Giuseppe Carleo, followed by the awards ceremony.

31 films with many national premieres; lecture by anthropologist Maurizio Bettini; debut film "La bocca dell'anima" by Giuseppe Carleo; world premiere of "Il grande sogno. Monreale e il suo tesoro"; presentation of the four festival awards.