Cinema intorno al Vesuvio
Arci Movie's summer open-air cinema in the gardens of Villa Bruno
About Cinema intorno al Vesuvio
A month of cinema under the stars in San Giorgio a Cremano
Cinema intorno al Vesuvio is the summer open-air film festival organized by the Arci Movie association in the park of Villa Bruno, located at Via Cavalli di Bronzo 22, in the municipality of San Giorgio a Cremano (Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania). For about a month, from early July to the first days of August, the gardens of this Vesuvian villa become a cinema arena with screenings almost every evening at 9:15 PM. This is more than just a summer film schedule: it is a cultural project that for over thirty years has brought together auteur cinema, a diverse public, and the territory at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.
A history that began in 1994
The arena was born in 1994 in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio under the name "Pierrot sotto le stelle" (Pierrot under the stars), linked to the Pierrot cinema-theater that Arci Movie helped save. Over the years, the festival has grown into a circuit embracing the entire Vesuvian area, with over 20,000 attendees per year across the various activities of the association, which was founded in 1990 in the Neapolitan district of Ponticelli. Since 2017, the permanent summer venue has been Villa Bruno, where the 33rd edition was celebrated in 2026.
The 33rd edition, from July 1st to August 2nd, 2026
The 2026 program featured some of the most talked-about titles of the season, alternating between major international productions, Italian auteur cinema, and perspectives on the city of Naples. Films on the program included:
- Hamnet by Chloé Zhao, opening night on July 1st
- La gioia, with Valeria Golino, presented by Neapolitan director Nicolangelo Gerolmini
- Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
- Il bene comune, Era by Vincenzo Marra, La grazia by Paolo Sorrentino
- Millennium Actress by Satoshi Kon in a 4K restoration, a tribute to Japanese animation
- The Drama by Kristoffer Borgli, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
- Marty Supreme, Le cose non dette, Il mago del Cremlino, Una battaglia dopo l'altra, Rental Family and, in closing, Il maestro
Guests: cinema meeting the public
The hallmark of the festival is the presence of the authors. Many screenings are preceded by a meeting with directors, actors, and cultural figures, who then remain to engage in dialogue with the audience. In 2026, guests on the arena stage included Rocco Papaleo and Teresa Saponangelo, Vincenzo Marra with actress Dalia Frediani, Japanologist Giorgio Amitrano, actress Milvia Marigliano (2026 Nastro d'Argento winner for Best Supporting Actress), Mariano Rigillo, Peppe Iodice, director Francesco Prisco, and journalist Conchita Sannino. The opening night saw the participation of Evelina Christillin, president of the Egyptian Museum Foundation of Turin, alongside Mayor Michele Carbone.
As Roberto D'Avascio, president of Arci Movie, recalled, in a time when images are increasingly consumed in solitude, the arena is "a counter-current gesture: sitting next to others, watching together."
Villa Bruno, an open-air lounge
Villa Bruno is one of the historic residences of the Golden Mile, the famous axis of 18th-century villas that descends from Vesuvius towards the gulf. Today, it is a municipal cultural hub with a public park that, on summer evenings, fills with chairs facing the big screen. The formula is simple and successful: popular pricing, quality programming, and a green space just a stone's throw from the city. It is no coincidence that the mayor of San Giorgio a Cremano defined the festival as "a stable and awaited presence of the summer in San Giorgio."
Tickets, times, and information
- Full price ticket: 5 euros
- Reduced for Arci members: 4 euros
- Screenings start: 9:15 PM, box office opens at 8:00 PM
- Full program and updates on arcimovie.it and on the Arci Movie Napoli Facebook and Instagram channels
Those spending the summer between Naples and the Vesuvian coast will find the perfect evening here: a film worth seeing, the coolness of the park, and the chance to listen to those who truly make cinema.
Cinema intorno al Vesuvio — edition 2026
For the thirty-third edition, Arci Movie confirmed the formula that has made the Villa Bruno arena a staple of the Vesuvian summer: screenings almost every evening at 9:15 PM, popular prices, and a selection that alternates between auteur cinema, major international titles, and Neapolitan perspectives.
The opening night on July 1st featured Hamnet by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, in the presence of Mayor Michele Carbone and Evelina Christillin. In the following days, the program included La gioia with Valeria Golino, Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, Il bene comune, Era by Vincenzo Marra, La grazia by Paolo Sorrentino, and the 4K restoration of Millennium Actress by Satoshi Kon. The closing, on August 1st and 2nd, was dedicated to Il maestro.
Arci Movie president Roberto D'Avascio described the arena as "a counter-current gesture: sitting next to others, watching together," in an era where images are increasingly consumed in solitude.
Programme Cinema intorno al Vesuvio 2026
July 2026 - screenings at 9:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 1st - Hamnet by Chloé Zhao. Guests: Michele Carbone, Mayor of San Giorgio a Cremano, and Evelina Christillin, President of the Egyptian Museum Foundation of Turin
- Thursday, July 2nd - La gioia, with Valeria Golino. Guest: director Nicolangelo Gerolmini
- Friday, July 3rd - Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi
- Saturday, July 4th - Il bene comune. Guests: Rocco Papaleo and Teresa Saponangelo
- Sunday, July 5th - Era by Vincenzo Marra. Guests: the director and actress Dalia Frediani
- Wednesday, July 8th - Millennium Actress by Satoshi Kon, 4K restoration. Guest: Japanologist Giorgio Amitrano
- Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th - The Drama by Kristoffer Borgli, with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
- Saturday, July 11th - La grazia by Paolo Sorrentino. Guest: Milvia Marigliano
- Sunday, July 12th - Marty Supreme
- Monday, July 13th - Amarga Navidad
- Tuesday, July 14th - Mi batte il corazon. Guests: Peppe Iodice and director Francesco Prisco
- Wednesday, July 15th - La salita
- Thursday, July 16th - A cena con il dittatore
- Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th - Le cose non dette
- Thursday, July 23rd and Friday, July 24th - Lavoreremo da grandi
- Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th - Il mago del Cremlino
- Wednesday, July 29th - Una battaglia dopo l'altra
- Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st - Rental Family
August 2026
- Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd - Il maestro, closing nights of the 33rd edition
The full program and guest updates are published on arcimovie.it and on the Arci Movie Napoli Facebook and Instagram channels.
Highlights Cinema intorno al Vesuvio 2026
- 33rd edition of the festival founded in 1994
- Opening night with Hamnet by Chloé Zhao
- Expected guests: Rocco Papaleo, Teresa Saponangelo, Milvia Marigliano, Mariano Rigillo, Peppe Iodice, Vincenzo Marra, Giorgio Amitrano, Conchita Sannino, Francesco Prisco
- Tribute to Japanese animation with Millennium Actress by Satoshi Kon in 4K
- Screenings almost every evening at 9:15 PM in the gardens of Villa Bruno
- Admission 5 euros, 4 euros for Arci members
Prices Cinema intorno al Vesuvio 2026
Practical information — Cinema intorno al Vesuvio
Location
Gardens of Villa Bruno, Via Cavalli di Bronzo 22, 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano (NA), Campania.
How to get there
- Train: Circumvesuviana (Naples - Sorrento / Poggiomarino line), San Giorgio a Cremano stop; the journey from Naples Porta Nolana and Naples Garibaldi takes about fifteen minutes.
- Car: Take the San Giorgio a Cremano exit from the A3 Naples - Salerno motorway; parking on nearby streets is available, though not always easy on busy nights.
- Plane: Naples Capodichino Airport, approximately 10 km away.
Hours and tickets
Screenings at 9:15 PM, box office from 8:00 PM. Full ticket 5 euros, reduced 4 euros for Arci members. Online booking is not available: tickets are purchased on-site.
Tips
- Arrive at least twenty minutes early on nights with guests: the best seats fill up quickly.
- Bring a light sweater: in a tree-lined park, the temperature drops after midnight.
- Check the calendar before leaving: on some dates, the film remains on the schedule for two consecutive evenings, while on others, there is a day off.
Contacts
Arci Movie APS, tel. +39 081 5967493 - [email protected] - www.arcimovie.it
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Where does it take place — Cinema intorno al Vesuvio
Villa Bruno
Via Cavalli di Bronzo 22, 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano