Barrett Wissman – Executive and Co-Artistic Director

PROGRAMME 2023

23 JUNE - 01 JULY

We’re excited to announce that the 69th Taormina Film Festival will showcase a wealth of incredible films, premieres and masterclasses. With over 60 films showing across multiple theatres, we invite you to browse the programme below for the highlights, events and show times.

Barrett Wissman – Executive and Co-Artistic Director

PROGRAMME 2023

23 JUNE - 01 JULY

We’re excited to announce that the 69th Taormina Film Festival will showcase a wealth of incredible films, premieres and masterclasses. With over 60 films showing across multiple theatres, we invite you to browse the programme below for the highlights, events and show times.

EUROPEAN PREMIERE

INDIANA JONES

AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY

Harrison Ford returns for his final outing as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth instalment of the iconic Indiana Jones franchise. Directed by James Mangold, the film sees Indy and his goddaughter on a swashbuckling adventure during the height of the Space Race  We are honoured to welcome Ford, alongside fellow stars, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, to Taormina for the European Premiere of the film.

MAJOR EVENTS

In addition to the 60+ films being screened at this year’s Film Festival, we’re excited for our attendees to experience the various special events we have lined up, such as Masterclasses from John Landis, Willem Dafoe and Abel Ferrara, and the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Warner Bros

CELEBRATED GUESTS

The Festival has attracted a wealth of talented actors and actresses over the years. Some of the most notable names to attend the festival include legends such as Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor, Charlton Heston, Audrey Hepburn, and Richard Burton. More recent attendees have included stars like Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Colin Firth, Monica Bellucci, John Malkovich, and Richard Gere. These actors and actresses have all contributed to the festival’s reputation as a premier destination for film lovers around the world.

THE SILVER SCREEN MEETS THE SICILIAN SEA

A HISTORY OF THE TAORMINA FILM FESTIVAL

Held in the picturesque town of Taormina, the Taormina Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe and Italy, attracting international filmmakers, actors, and film lovers from all over the world. The screenings take place in the stunning Ancient Theatre of Taormina