The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii
Italian Film Festival
November 13-15, 2026
Honolulu Museum of Art
The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii (FOIH), in proud partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, invites film lovers and the community to the 2026 Italian Film Festival Honolulu, running from November 13 to November 15, 2026, at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre.
This three-day cultural showcase brings the best of contemporary, award-winning Italian cinema directly to Hawaii. Audiences will enjoy a curated selection of recent Italian films complete with English subtitles, engaging post-screening discussions, and traditional Italian aperitivi to celebrate community and culture.
Schedule
Friday, 11/13: La vita va così (Life Is Life)
6:15 PM: Aperitivo for all ticket holders
7:00 PM: Film, followed by discussion
Saturday, 11/14: Gioia mia (Sweetheart)
6:00 PM: Aperitivo for all ticket holders
7:00 PM: Film, followed by discussion
Sunday, 11/15: Nonostante (Feeling Better)
5:30 PM: Film
Price
General Admission: $15
FOI and HoMA member: $12
Students: $5
Ages 18 and under: Free
All films are open to the public. Join the FOI membership to receive discounts for all films. Follow our emails, social media, and website for film announcements and ticket sale updates.