"What I was drawn to is the depiction of the human condition, the people speaking at the trial and what they’re hiding. The people in the courtroom are exposed to the horrors that the lawyer has to have the strength to defend. That struggle is what interested me, the depth of conviction that you need to defend such inhumanity." - THE THREAD's director, co-writer and star Daniel Auteuil on the drama of the courtroom, Claude Sautet and working with other actors with InDaily's Helen Barlow.

Screening 17 Sep to 22 Oct across Australia, the 26th annual Italian Film Festival arrives on the back of a bumper year. Among the line-up of Australian Premieres are: Opening Night Gala, Paolo Genovese's hilarious romantic comedy hit SOMEBODY TO LOVE; Ferzan Özpetek's dazzling crowd-pleaser DIAMONDS; Gabriele Salvatores' compelling new period drama NAPOLI-NEW YORK; and Mario Martone's elegant biopic of writer Goliarda Sapienza FUORI, among many others.

Be the first to get a taste of the 2025 St. ALi Italian Film Festival with an exclusive Prosecco Preview of Ferzan Özpetek's dazzling crowd-pleaser DIAMONDS screening ahead of the Festival's official opening! The events are being held 6.15 for 6.30pm on Tues 9 Sep in Bris, and Wed 10 Sep in Syd, Melb, Canb, Byr, Per and Adl. Guests will receive a complimentary glass of Bandini Prosecco on arrival, and be the first to see previews of this year's major Festival highlights before the feature. Advance tickets now on sale!