Visioni Periferiche - Art & Film Festival

A film festival that starts from the suburbs

In Bitonto, a town in the Metropolitan City of Bari in the heart of Puglia, auteur cinema comes to life outdoors every summer thanks to Visioni Periferiche - Art & Film Festival. Born from the vision of a group of young professionals under 35, gathered under the APS Collettivo Keep Rolling, the festival has a clear mission: to enhance urban peripheries by bringing quality films, discussions, and culture to places where they are usually absent. Its home is the Cittadella del Bambino (formerly Contessa), a space in the Bitonto suburbs that transforms into a cinema under the stars for a month.

Auteur cinema, free and for everyone

The heart of Visioni Periferiche lies in its screenings of Italian and international auteur films, always accompanied by a meeting with a director, actor, or industry professional. Each evening thus becomes a collective experience of viewing, dialogue, and sharing. Admission is completely free and requires no booking: the event starts at 7:00 PM, with a talk preceding the screening. To make the atmosphere even more convivial, there is music, DJ sets, and a food & beverage area.

Space for the little ones

The festival dedicates special evenings to families and children, with animated films and workshops designed for a young audience. To participate in the Kids' evening workshops, booking via the dedicated form is required, while screenings remain open and free.

A network of local entities

Visioni Periferiche is organized by the Collettivo Keep Rolling under the artistic direction of founder Nicolò Ventafridda and the coordination of a young, passionate team. The festival is supported by the Regione Puglia, the Municipality of Bitonto, the Apulia Film Commission, and the Fondazione Vincenzo Casillo, involving numerous local associations that enliven the city's cultural life. It is a project that unites cinema, art, and social commitment, returning a space for meeting and growth to the Bitonto community.