{"id":9375,"date":"2025-10-14T11:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T09:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triestefilmfestival.it\/nicoletta-romeo-a-friend-of-slovenian-cinema\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:17:20","slug":"nicoletta-romeo-a-friend-of-slovenian-cinema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triestefilmfestival.it\/en\/nicoletta-romeo-a-friend-of-slovenian-cinema\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicoletta Romeo, a Friend of Slovenian Cinema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guest of honour of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoro\u017e, this year\u2019s \u2018Friend of Slovenian Cinema\u2019, is <strong>Nicoletta Romeo<\/strong>, Italian film curator and <strong>Artistic Director of the Trieste Film Festival<\/strong>, the pivotal Italian platform for filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe. For years, Romeo has been promoting independent and arthouse films, with a special emphasis on cinemas that are often overlooked in the broader European landscape. As a programmer and lecturer, she regularly participates in international festivals, expert meetings, and juries. With her work, she advocates for transcending national borders and for intercultural dialogue through cinema. She is one of the most prominent ambassadors of Slovenian cinema internationally, regularly featuring Slovenian films in the Trieste festival programme.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her contribution to the festival catalogue, Romeo wrote:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Slovenian cinema has always played a pivotal role in the Trieste Film Festival, offering a distinctive voice in the cinematic landscape of Central and Eastern Europe. As a festival that highlights regional talent and emerging filmmakers, Trieste provides Slovenian cinema with a unique platform to showcase its original narratives, often rooted in the country\u2019s complex history and cultural identities. This connection fosters a deeper understanding between Slovenian filmmakers and international audiences, while also promoting cross-border collaborations. The festival\u2019s focus on Slovenian cinema not only celebrates its artistic achievements but also strengthens the cultural ties between Italy and Slovenia, making Trieste a crucial hub for the exchange of ideas and creative expression in the region, and a special place for Slovenian film directors. My connection to Slovenian cinema is more than just professional: it\u2019s also a long story of friendships, research, and wonderful discoveries.  <\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slovenian films have found at the Trieste festival a warm and welcoming home, where their unique narratives and diverse perspectives receive the attention and appreciation they deserve. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The guest of honour of the 28th Festival of Slovenian Film Portoro\u017e, this year\u2019s \u2018Friend of Slovenian Cinema\u2019, is Nicoletta Romeo, Italian film curator and Artistic Director of the Trieste Film Festival, the pivotal Italian platform for filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe. 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