Set in post-war Rome, Il bidone follows a group of con artists who pose as clergymen to swindle the poor. Through a dark and disillusioned narrative, Fellini creates a moral portrait shaped by guilt, failure, and the longing for redemption. A key film in his career, blending realism with a profound ethical reflection on human fragility.

GIUSEPPE PICCIONI is an Italian director and screenwriter. Active since the 1980s, his films include Chiedi la luna (1991), Fuori dal mondo (1999), Light of My Eyes (2001), and Giulia non esce la sera (2009). His work has been presented at major Italian and international film festivals.

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Free admission until seats are filled, with booking recommended.

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If all seats are fully booked online, you may still attend the screening without a reservation in case seats become available due to cancellations or no-shows, by arriving by the film’s start time.