BELLA LETTERATURA – Bienal de Literatura Italiana Contemporânea

BELLA LETTERATURA is a biennial event focusing on contemporary Italian literature, hosted at Casa Comum and Sede da ASCIPDA. The program spans from October 15 to November 13, 2026, offering a diverse range of activities.

Highlights include two lectures by Piero Polidoro on Umberto Eco, a film screening of “O passado é uma terra estrangeira” based on Gianrico Carofiglio's novel, and a book presentation by Carofiglio himself. There will also be a didactic concert by “Italian Dixie Band” exploring the influence of Italian emigration on Jazz, and a special reading club session dedicated to Umberto Eco’s “O nome da rosa.”

Further events include a screening of the film “Umberto Eco – a biblioteca do mundo” by Davide Ferrario, a book presentation by author Annalena Benini, and a theatrical performance titled “Os mistérios da Rosa” at Salão Nobre da Reitoria da U.Porto. All events are free of charge.