Cinema Mon Amour
Conversations with cinema icons in the Giardino della Torre, San Vincenzo
About Cinema Mon Amour
A festival dedicated to great cinema
Cinema Mon Amour is the summer series of encounters with the protagonists of the seventh art, held in San Vincenzo, in the province of Livorno, along the famous Etruscan Coast in Tuscany. Launched in the summer of 2024 and curated by film critic Fabio Canessa, the event immediately received an enthusiastic response, establishing itself as one of the most anticipated cultural highlights of the San Vincenzo summer.
The format: conversations under the stars
The heart of the festival is dialogue. Each evening, Fabio Canessa interviews a guest from the world of cinema—directors, screenwriters, actors, writers, and scholars—who retraces their career through anecdotes, reflections, and behind-the-scenes stories. These are not film screenings, but genuine live conversations that allow the audience to connect directly with those who have written important chapters in the history of Italian and international cinema.
The Giardino della Torre
The setting for these encounters is the evocative Giardino della Torre in the center of San Vincenzo: an open-air space that transforms into a cultural salon under the summer sky. Events generally begin at 9:30 PM and admission is free, reflecting the festival's commitment to bringing cinematic culture to the widest possible audience.
A showcase of prominent names
Throughout its editions, the festival has hosted leading figures and faces of Italian cinema. Guests who have graced the Giardino della Torre include award-winning directors, screenwriters, and nationally renowned critics, all capable of sharing the charm and memory of one of the most beloved arts with the San Vincenzo public.
San Vincenzo and the Etruscan Coast
Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea between Piombino and the Val di Cornia, San Vincenzo is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Livorno coast, known for its beaches and its proximity to the Rimigliano Natural Park. Cinema Mon Amour enriches the town's summer cultural offerings, blending the allure of the sea with the great tradition of cinema.
Cinema Mon Amour — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Cinema Mon Amour maintains the format of conversation-based encounters in the Giardino della Torre of San Vincenzo, with a program spanning the entire summer, from June to August. Once again, the festival is curated and hosted by film critic Fabio Canessa, who engages in dialogue with directors, screenwriters, actors, and scholars of the big screen. All evenings begin at 9:30 PM with free admission.
Programme Cinema Mon Amour 2026
Monday, June 16, 2026 — Alberto Crespi
- 9:30 PM — Encounter with Alberto Crespi, film critic for La Repubblica and voice of "Hollywood Party" on Rai Radio 3, discussing his book "La valigia dei sogni" and the journey of cinema through time and history.
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Liliana Cavani
- 9:30 PM — Encounter with director Liliana Cavani, Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2023 Venice Biennale, to retrace over sixty years of her career, from "The Night Porter" to "Francis of Assisi" and "The Order of Time".
Thursday, June 25, 2026 — Silvia Scola
- 9:30 PM — Encounter with screenwriter and writer Silvia Scola dedicated to "L'Italia di Ettore Scola" and the legacy of her father, one of the masters of the commedia all'italiana.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Antonio Monda
- 9:30 PM — Encounter with Antonio Monda, writer, director, and screenwriter, discussing his book "Incontri ravvicinati", featuring conversations and anecdotes with figures such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, and Martin Scorsese.
Wednesday, July 30, 2026 — Caterina D'Amico
- 9:30 PM — Encounter with Caterina D'Amico, daughter of the great screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, for a journey into the writing of Italian cinema.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — Paolo Virzì
- 9:30 PM — Closing evening with Livorno-born director Paolo Virzì, reflecting on his career at the intersection of cinema and society.
All encounters take place at the Giardino della Torre with free admission.
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Practical information — Cinema Mon Amour
Location
Giardino della Torre, in the center of San Vincenzo (Livorno), Tuscany.
When
Summer evenings between June and August, typically starting at 9:30 PM.
Admission
Free of charge.
How to get there
By car: take the SS1 Aurelia, exit at San Vincenzo. By train: San Vincenzo station on the Rome–Genoa Tyrrhenian line, just a few minutes' walk from the center.
Information
Updated calendar on the municipal tourism portal: visitsanvincenzo.it.
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Giardino della Torre
Giardino della Torre, Via della Torre, 57027 San Vincenzo