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Opening November 11th at 10.00am_ MANODOPERA

Not only the evening, but the whole day of Saturday 11 November will experience something exceptional.

14 NOVEMBER_ BRANDO DE SICA WITH MIMI THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS OPENING NIGHT

This is a film about the importance of dreams and escaping from reality. Mimi. The Prince of Darkness is a ballad of dreamers. Brando De Sica

NOVEMBER 15 _ JAPANESE CONCERT TRIBUTE TO SAKAMOTO

To pay homage to the late Sakamoto Ryuichi, the Yamada-Zardi duo will perform some of his most iconic songs.

SVELATO IL PROGRAMMA DEL RAVENNA NIGHTMARE FILM FEST XXI

Presences that make us proud, Openings, National Previews, Soundtracks and much more in the XXI edition

ALEX INFASCELLI _ RAVENNA MEDAL FOR VALOR NIGHTMARE FILM FEST XXI

We are pleased to announce the Ravenna Nightmare XXI Medal of Valor

CONTEMPORANEA _ LYNCH/OZ di Alexandre O. Philippe

Ready to fly to Oz too?

SAVE THE DATE

A day of events

THE JURORS FOR THE CRITICS AWARD HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED

An event that cannot be missed is the Critics''''''''Award under the patronage of the National Union of Italian Film Critics (SNCCI)

Dates and images of the Rnff 2023

The Wolf metaphor of transformation

SUBMISSION ARE CLOSED

Registrations for the XXI Edition of Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest 2023 have closed with 888 works from 41 countries

RNFF 2022 - Discover the winners!

All the winners of this special edition of the Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest which turns twenty

Claudio Cupellini, Medaglia al Valore XX Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest

We spoke with the director about the dark side of cinema

Lamberto Bava Anello d''Oro for this XX edition of Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest

Let''s revist some of the landmarks of his career

Interview to Alberto Evangelio Ramos director of Visitor

Discover our interviews to the directors of the international competition

Men by Alex Garland in Contemporanea

Discover Ex Machina's director latest film

The feature film competition

Discover the selected films!

Crimes of the future by David Cronenberg in Contemporanea

Discover the new film by the master of body horror

Un perturbante poema visivo, ispirato dalle leggende popolari nordiche

Lamb

Breathless by Jean-Luc Godard in Celebrazioni

Our homage to the legendary Jean-Luc Godard

Caramelle by Matteo Panebarco enters the Showcase section

The story of a strong emotional bond that unites three generations, overcoming the boundaries between the earthly world and the afterlife

RNFF 22 - Searching for the Nativi Nightmare!

We are looking for volunteers for this edition. Discover how a film festival works!

Award Medal of Honour - Claudio Cupellini

The Festival awards the Medal of Valor to Claudio Cupellini

Ghost Son by Lamberto Bava is the closing film of this RNFF edition

Lamberto Bava will receive the Anello d''Oro Special Edition during this special event

NIGHTMARE CARES: La mossa giusta by Gianluca Nanni

The event in collaboration with ADVS Associazione Donatori Volontari Sangue

Opening Night RNFF XX - Save the date!

Join us for a special celebration of our festival s twentieth birthday

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The students of Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali Giuseppe Verdi di Ravenna will play live an original score for Murnau''s mas

Visioni Fantastiche

The formative project by Start Cinema in collaboration with the schools from Ravenna

Discover the Ottobre Giapponese Selection

in collaboration with ASCIG - Associazione per gli Scambi Culturali fra Italia e Giappone

Discover the titles of Show Case Emilia Romagna at RNFF 2022

Yuri Ancarani, Monica Manganelli, Marco Martinelli and Edoardo Tagliavini''''s films in the section dedicated to Emilia Romagna

Celebrate Pier Paolo Pasolini with Salò

At #RNFF22 the restoration of one of the masterworks of the celebrated director

Discover the jury of the critics award!

The members of the jury which will award the Critics''''Award

Vampyr by Carl T. Dreyer in Nightmare Classic!

The restoration curated by Cineteca di Bologna will be presented during RNFF 22

RNFF AMONG THE FESTIVALS OF NATIONAL INTEREST FOR MIBACT

An important honor that recognizes our work during our Twentieth birthday

Discover the poster of the twentieth edition of Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival

We look forward to seeing you in attendance in Ravenna from November 11 to 19, 2022

Roadkill by Maria Lundström now on Nightmare Legacy!

Discover life through a child''''s eyes

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest together with Istituto Superiore Verdi for ''Nosferatu''

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest together with Istituto Superiore Verdi does the live scoring of the mute film ''Nosferatu''

Re-Animal by Rubén Garcerá now on Nightmare Legacy

Discover the short film in stop-animation

Submissions are now closed: more than 830 works from 45 countires

Now the selection process for the 20th edition of RNFF begins

INFINITE SEA BY CARLOS AMARAL ON NIGHTMARE LEGACY

Science fiction to discover the most ancient dilemmas of the human kind

Night Games by Henny Aman on Nightmare Legacy

Discover the dark side of cinema

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest 2022: submissions open until July 10th

Last days to submit your films for Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest 2022

“Adam” by Pietro Pinto is on Nightmare Legacy!

A world where death doesn''''t exist anymore

L''ARRIVO DI WANG ON NIGHTMARE LEGACY

Manetti''s 2011 film now available

On Nightmare Legacy LA CITTA’ DELLE COSE DIMENTICATE

A 47 meter long drawing

NOW AVAILABLE DYSTOPIA BY MARCO BOLOGNESI

The experimental animation short is now streaming on Nightmare Legacy

DONATO SANSONE''S EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS

Now available on Nightmare Legacy

THE BOOK OF VISION IS NOW ON NIGHTMARE LEGACY

Watch the film right now on Nightmare Legacy

SIMON RUMLEY WILL BE BACK!

Simon Rumley, is one of the UK''''s leading independent directors, at Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest

Ottobre Giapponese's homage to Dante is now available on Nightmare Legacy

Discover the selection!

Nightmare Legacy offers the best of the best

Only the best short and feature films on Nightmare Legac

On Nightmare Legacy you can find our best shorts

Discover Survivers and our many shorts

Nightmare Legacy is not only movies!

Discover the masterclasses available on MyMovies

''''The Sky over Kibera'''' by Marco Martinelli is now available on Nightmare Legacy

Watch the film right now on Nightmare Legacy

Nightmare Legacy is available on MymoviesONE!

Many films from some of the biggest festivals for only 12,90€

RNFF22 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN

Submit your film!

NIGHTMARE LEGACY on MyMovies Ondemand!

A 20-year-long travel into Ravenna Nightmare''s history

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest turns 20: a story that is still enchanting

Discover the story of Ravenna Nightmare

THE WINNERS OF #RNFF21

Discover the three winners of the nineteenth edition of Ravenna Nightmare

GREETING FROM EDGAR REITZ TO THE FRIENDS OF THE NIGHTMARE

Director Edgar Reitz honored us by sending a message of greetings and thanks

A THRILLING NIGHT WITH US: THE HALLOWEEN EVENT AT #RNFF21

Meet Il Mostro della Cripta, the main character of Daniele Misischia's film

FOCUS ON THE TERRITORY: THE SECTION SHOWCASE EMILIA-ROMAGNA

The section dedicated to the local film productions shot in Emilia Romagna. In collaboration with Emilia-Romagna Film Commission

THE PERMANENT EXHIBITION AT RAVENNA NIGHTMARE

Discover the dark side of the art world! In collaboration with Magazzeno Art Gallery

RNFF MYMOVIES ON LINE EDITION

Online edition on MyMovies from Saturday 30 October to Sunday 7 November 2021

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest XIX 2021

Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest XIX 2021

CATALOG & PROGRAM 2021

Download the program and catalog of Ravenna Nightmare 2021

THE PROGRAM OF THE 19th EDITION OF RAVENNA NIGHTMARE FILM FEST

The press conference of #RNFF21 (October 30 - November 6) has taken place

THE PRESS CONFERENCE FOR #RNFF21

The countdown begins for the announcement of the whole program

THE JURY OF CRITICS'AWARD TO THE BEST DIRECTOR AT RAVENNA NIGHTMARE 2021

Discover the names of the journalists and experts that will compose the jury

CONTEMPORANEA SECTION

Points of view on contemporary Italian and International cinema

SCRIPTWRITER

From the screenwriter to the showrunner this professional figure has increasingly become a guarantee of excellence in the cinematic environment.

THE SHORT FILM FROM EMILIA ROMAGNA IN SHORTER

The film festival network showcases a selection of short films from the region

SCREENING “THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD” BY PETER JACKSON

06/11/2021 9.30 Peter Jackson’s original point of view on the First World War in a special screening for schools. Entry ticket: 5€

MASTERCLASS “CINEMA E FILOSOFIA: IL SENSO DELLA VITA SECONDO SOUL”

04.11.2021 14.00 Starting from “Soul”, a discussion on philosophical questions with Professors Emanuela Serri and Rossella Giovannini

MASTERCLASS “FICTION E STORIA''

05.11.2021 9.00 The ways history and TV fiction intertwine in a masterclass with Professors Andrea Bernardelli and Alessandro Iannucci

MASTERCLASS ''''THE CINEMA OF WONDERS''''with CARLO MONTANARO

04.11.2021 09.30 am '''The Cinema of Wonders: Melies in Colors'' viewing of film materials by Georges Méliès

MASTERCLASS “DANTE SENZA PAROLE” with CARLO MONTANARO

04/11/2021 11.00 ''Dante senza parole'': the possibility to rediscover Dante through mute cinema

NIGHTMARE SCHOOL THE EDUCATIONAL OFFER OF RAVENNA NIGHTMARE

Nightmare School means Masterclasses, screenings and many other opportunities for schools

SCREENING & MEETING ''MANTIS RELIGIOSA''HOW A FILM IS BORN

03.11.2021. ore 9.30 Screening of Mantis religiosa by Antonio D’Aquila. Followed by a conversation of the genesis of the film.

CINEMA OF GENDER AND AUTHOR MEET IN NIGHTMARE D'ESSAI

in collaborazione con FICE - Federazione Italiana Cinema d’Essai

FESTIVAL PREVIEW WITH PETER JACKSON

The 19th edition of Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival will open with They Shall Not Grow Old by Peter Jackson

DISCOVER THE NEW SHORTER SECTION

A new section has been added to the rich program of the 19th edition of Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest: SHORTer.

THE CALL FOR #NATIVES NIGHTMARE IS OPEN

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about cinema to participate in the realization of the 19th edition of the Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest,

FESTIVAL PREMIERE FROMTHE PLANET ARRAKIS TO RAVENNA

16/09 ore 21.00 _ Dune opens the Festival Premiere cycle of the Ravenna Nightmare!

RING OF GOLD SPECIAL EDITION 2019 AWARD - THE DARK SIDE OF CINEMA BY PUPI AVATI

Special event - In its 19th edition Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest is delivering the Special Edition Gold Ring to Maestro Pupi Avati.

WE ARE COMING

This year we return more determined than ever to talk, see and experience cinema together

AWARDS AND WINNERS

Our awards and all the winners from 2003 to today

GLORY TO YOUR LAST WALTZ THANKS MAURIZIO

A dear friend leaves us thanks Marurizio for everything you have given us.

A NEW IMPORTANT COLLABORATION WITH SNCCI IS BORN

The National Union of Italian Film Critics has recognized the patronage of the Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest

WESHORT IS BORN MAIN PARTNER RNFF

Streaming on demand platform dedicated exclusively to short films.

RNFF and ASCIG AT THE JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

An International Partner of great importance and cultural depth_ Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest and Japanese October at JFF

JFF PLUS ONLINE FROM FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 7

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TRIP TO TOKYO FOR RAVENNA NIGHTMARE

RNFF and ASCIG at the Japanese Film Festival

SHORTer Emilia Romagna Film Festival Net is born

In the intentions of the founding festivals Concorto Film Festival, Reggio Film Festival, Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest, Sedicicorto Forlì International Film Festival and YoungAbout Film Festival, SHORTer wants to be a network of cultural operators.

MIBACT RECOGNIZES RNFF AS FESTIVAL OF NATIONAL INTEREST

The Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest formally joins the group of festivals recognized of national interest by Mibact

THE WINNERS OF THE FESTIVAL : BEST SHORT FILM AWARD

The winner of the Best Short Film Award

THE WINNERS OF THE FESTIVAL : BEST FEATURE FILM AWARD

The winner of the Best Feature Film Award

THE WINNERS OF THE FESTIVAL: CRITICS AWARD TO THE BEST DIRECTOR

The winner of the Critics'' Award for Best Director of the International Feature Film Competition

RNFF ONLINE EDITION KICKS OFF WITH MANETTI BROS.

The program of the Festival's first day.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

The pilot of the new docuseries Il Giro dell'Horror on the evolution of the genre in Italy. 1st episode protagonist: Domiziano Cristopharo.

CELEBRAZIONI

The new section will present two of the greatest Master of the Italian history: Federico Fellini and Dante Alighieri.

DAVID LYNCH AND THE UNCANNY

In collaboration with LongTake.it, Andrea Chimento's workshop on one of the most recurring themes in Lynch's cinema.

THE FESTIVAL PROGRAM IS ONLINE

18th edition program: from October 31 to November 8 on MYmovies.it.

THE TITLES OF SHOWCASE EMILIA-ROMAGNA

Martinelli, Adriatico and Recchia present their last works within the section dedicated to the excellences of our region.

THE PEARLS OF CONTEMPORANEA

From Lanthimos to Tarkovskji: all protagonists of the Contemporanea section.

WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTING RNFF2020

The press conference presenting 18th edition is online on our YouTube channel.

RNFF2020: ALL THE NEWS OF THE XVIII EDITION

18th edition program: from October 31 to November 8 on MYmovies.it.

MARCO BELLOCCHIO GUEST OF HONOUR OF THE 18th EDITION

Director Marco Bellocchio will be Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest's Guest of Honour.

RNFF2020: VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Open call for 18th edition volunteers!

18TH RAVENNA NIGHTMARE WILL BE ONLINE ON MYMOVIES.IT

2020 edition will take place online from October 31st to November 8th.

SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED!

Submissions to 18th edition are closed. Thanks to all the authors who submitted!

SONS OF DENMARK ALL'ARENA SAN BIAGIO DI CESENA

Il lungometraggio di Ulaa Salim è stato presentato nel Concorso Internazionale del 17mo Ravenna Nightmare.

CORSO GRATUITO IN AUTORE DI GENERE PER IL CINEMA, LA TV E IL WEB

Scadenza iscrizioni: 16 settembre 2020.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION: BROKEN COLUMN

The short film was presented within the International Competition of last RNFF.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION: THE SHADOW WITHIN

Online Edition continues with the short film directed by Silvana Zancolò.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION: Mrs JESUSMARI

The Spanish black comedy produced by Banatu Filmak is online.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION: RESURRECTION

RNFF Online Edition continues with the animated short by Otto Guerra e Rodrigo Guimarães, presented in last year's International Competition.

RAVENNA NIGHTMARE IS ONLINE WITH BUIO

Buio is available online until May 31st.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION CONTINUES WITH ANACRONTE

Anacronte was selected in the International Short Film Competition of RNFF 17th edition.

BUIO AT RAVENNA NIGHTMARE FILM FEST

Buy your ticket to watch the apocalyptic thriller by Emanuela Rossi.

RNFF ONLINE EDITION

La 18ma edizione del Ravenna Nightmare sarà anche online!

THE LIGHT OF THE ROOM

Waiting for next edition will be the occasion to relive the best moments of Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest, directly on YouTube.

WINNERS OF 17th EDITION

Winning films of International Feature and Short Film Competitions.

WATCH THE FESTIVAL VIDEOS

All videos of 17th edition are available on our YouTube channel!

THANK YOU ALL!

See you next year for Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest 18th edition.

LILIANA CAVANI GUEST OF HONOUR OF RAVENNA NIGHTMARE

For the closing event, the President of Cineteca di Bologna interviewed director Liliana Cavani.

F.J. OSSANG SPECIAL GUEST WITH HIS 9 DOIGTS

Third Festival day screenings among Ottobre Giapponese, Contemporanea and the International Competition.

THE END OF RAVENNA NIGHTMARE 17TH EDITION

The last Festival day between Japanese October, Contemporanea and The Nest.

A GREAT OPENING WITH JEAN-JACQUES ANNAUD

17th edition started with Jean-Jacques Annaud and the dark side of his cinema.

COMPETITION STARTED AND SIMON RUMLEY ARRIVED

Second Festival day between screenings and Special Guests.

NATIVI NIGHTMARE

Become a volunteer of the Ravenna Nightmare Film Fest and build the Festival with us

LAST PREMIERE DAY: MANGA DO AND SHORT FILM COMPETITION

The Nightmare comes back at Palazzo dei Congressi from October 30th to November 3rd.

FULL HOUSE FOR PSYCHOMAGIC BY JODOROWSKY

A great start of the dark side with the last film by the visionary Jodorowsky.

CLOSING FILM: THE NEST

On Sunday November 3rd the 17th edition will be closed by The Nest by Roberto De Feo.

INTERNATIONAL SHORTFILM COMPETITION

The 13 short films of 17th edition official selection. On Sunday October 20th, 8:30pm. Free entrance!

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM COMPETITION

Feature film official selection of the International Competition of 17th edition.

17TH EDITION PROGRAM

All news revealed at the Press Conference presenting the Festival.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH: PSICOMAGIA BY JODOROWSKY

The manifesto film of a great master is Nightmare d'Essai second title.

SHOWCASE EMILIA-ROMAGNA SCREENINGS

The Festival weekend is with Showcase Emilia-Romagna's titles.

CONTEMPORANEA SPECIAL GUESTS: F.J. OSSANG AND SIMON RUMLEY

The winner of Pardo for Best Directing at 70th Locarno F.J. Ossang and the psycho-thriller master Simon Rumley among the Festival main guests.

OPENING NIGHT: THE DARK SIDE OF JEAN-JACQUES ANNAUD CINEMA

Wednesday October 30th the XVII edition starts with Oscar-winning Jean Jacques Annaud.

OTTOBRE GIAPPONESE 2019

All the appointments of Festival section dedicated to East Asian cinema.

OCTOBER 5TH. NATIONAL PREMIERE OF TO YOUR LAST DEATH

Ravenna Nightmare 17th edition starts with a free premiere for the Golden Night.

LILIANA CAVANI GUEST OF HONOUR

The famous Italian director will present her restored masterpiece, The Night Poter, at the XVII edition.

THE DARK SIDE OF MOVIES PRESENTS THE ARCADIAN. ON DEMAND ON CINEMAF

Dekker Dreyer's dystopian thriller is available on demand on www.cinemaf.net

REQUEST YOUR FESTIVAL PASS FOR RNFF 17TH EDITION!

Festival passes for 17th edition can be requested until October 13th 2019.

SOLD OUT FOR PUPI AVATI AT NIGHTMARE PREMIERE

Full theatre for the presentation of Mr Devil at CinemaCity!

NIGHTMARE NATIVES: VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Ravenna Nightmare is looking for volunteers for its 17th edition!

PUPI AVATI AT RAVENNA NIGHTMARE PREMIERE

The director will be presenting his last film Il Signor Diavolo on Friday 23rd August at CinemaCity.

TRAINEESHIP IN CINEMA AND COMMUNICATION

Traineeship convention with University of Bologna has been renewed also for XVII edition. Application deadline: September 15 2019.

TRAINING COURSE ASSISTANT TO INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION: OUR TEACHERS

Free course. Application deadline: August 31st 2019.

SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED!

Submissions to XVII edition are closed. Thanks to all filmmakers who submitted their films!

TRAINING COURSE ASSISTANT TO INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION: OUR TEACHERS

Find out some of the distributors who will be participating in the course. Deadline: August 31st 2019

FESTIVAL PREMIERE: ON JULY 18 DOMINO BY BRIAN DE PALMA

Screening of new Brian De Palma's film is on July 18th at 9pm at CinemaCity. 6€ entrance

FESTIVAL PREMIERE: CONTINUES ON 13 JUNE WITH THE DEAD DON'T DIE

Preview of new Jarmusch's film is on June 13th at 9pm at CinemaCity.

FASHIONISTA: THE SYNDROME OF OBSESSION

Obsessions and addictions are the protagonists of this noir film directed by Simon Rumley.

THANK YOU SIMON!

Simon Rumley sent us best wishes for the launch of Fashionista on CINEMAF.

THE CINEMA OF SIMON RUMLEY

Rumley is one of the most important directors of contemporary British cinema. His Fashionista is now on CINEMAF!

THE DARK SIDE OF MOVIES PRESENTS FASHIONISTA BY SIMON RUMLEY FROM MAY 20 ON CINEMAF

Fashionista is the first film distributed by the new label The Dark Side of Movies.

RAVENNA NIGHTMARE AND CINEMAF PRESENT THE DARK SIDE OF MOVIES

The new distribution label that will bring to Italy the best films presented at Ravenna Nightmare.

SUPER 8: CINEMA LOST DIMENSION

Collaboration with Circolo Sogni continues in 2019 edition of Festival Corti da Sogni.

OUT NOW ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDON BY SIMON RUMLEY

Three time winner at Ravenna Nightmare past editions, the British director is now in cinemas with his last film.

TRAINING COURSE ASSISTANT TO INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTION: DEADLINE AUGUST 31ST 2019

Free course. Application deadline: August 31st 2019.

FANTASTIC VISIONS - CINEMA FOR SCHOOLS

Ravenna Nightmare XVII edition will be preceeded by a new film festival dedicated to schools.

CHECK OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR ALL VIDEOS OF LAST EDITION

Q&A, trailers, daily videos: follow our YouTube channel to see all Ravenna Nightmare videos.

RNFF2018: CRITICS AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR GOES TO FEATURE FILM TOTEM

Critics award for Best Feature Film Director goes to Totem by Jakub Charon.

RNFF2018: GOLDEN RING FOR BEST FEATURE FILM GOES TO BRAVO VIRTUOSO

Audience Award for Best Feature Film goes to Bravo Virtuoso by Levon Minasian.

RNFF2018: SILVER RING FOR BEST SHORT FILM GOES TO POST MORTEM MARY

Audience Award for the best film in the International Shortfilms Competition.

RNFF2018: OUR WARMEST THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS

Ravenna Nightmare''''''''s 2018 is rich in new collaborations: we thank all partners of XVI edition.

RNFF2018: WINNERS OF XVI EDITION

Golden Ring, Silver Ring, Medal to the Value: winning films of 2018 edition.

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