DE RERUM NATURA
Science, art, current events, shows and Nature
Monday 25 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Piazza Chanoux
Opening ceremony of the 18th Gran Paradiso Film Festival
Performance by Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Music parade with electric vehicles towards Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Welcome address from the authorities in the presence of Elena Cattaneo, special guest of the 18th edition of the Gran Paradiso Film Festival.
From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. - COGNE, Sant'Orso Meadows
Waiting for the Gran Paradiso Film Festival
Tethered GPFF hot-air balloon ride and free test of ITER electric vehicles.
9 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de la Grivola
Science today: an oppotunity
Rendez-vous with Elena Cattaneo, special guest of the 18th edition of the Gran Paradiso Film Festival.
Tuesday 26 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de la Grivola
Cinema masters - 'Amori in corso'
by Giuseppe Bertolucci
Screening introduced by Lucilla Albano, Professor of Film Studies, Università di Roma 3
Q&A session following the screening
Wednesday 27 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Landscape and the nation's historical and artistic heritage (art. 9 of the Constitution): witness of the past, engagement for the future
Rendez-vous with Giovanni Maria Flick, President Emeritus of the Constitutional Court
following:
The future of the Parks. The spirit of the Reform of the framework on protected areas
Rendez-vous with Barbara Degani, Under-Secretary for Environment, Land and Sea and Giampiero Sammuri, President of Federparchi
Introduced and moderated by Italo Cerise, President of the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Thursday 28 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
The major monotheistic religions and Nature
Rendez-vous with Vincenzo Paglia, Archbishop and Spitirual counsellor of the Sant'Egidio Community and President of the International Catholic Biblical Federation and Riccardo Segni, Chied Rabbi of the Roman Jewish community and Khaled Fouad Allam, sociologist and Islam expert.
Introduced and moderated by Walter Barberis, President of Giulio Einaudi publishing house.
following:
Live music by Christian Thoma (oboe), featuring English horn and bass clarinet.
Friday 29 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Genetics, randomness and destiny
Rendez-vous with Alberto Piazza - Professor of Genetics at the School of Medicine of the University of Turin and President of the Human Genetics Foundation (HuGeF Torino).
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The Ibex in the Alps: a controversial symbol
Rendez-vous with Bruno Bassano - Responsible for the Sanitary Service of the Gran Paradiso National Park
Saturday 30 August
3 p.m. - COGNE, Auditorium of the Public Library
9 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de la Grivola
AWARD CEREMONY hosted by Fabio Fazio
Rendez-vous with the athlete Nicola Valsesia, interviewed by Fabio Fazio
Screening of the winner of the 18th Gran Paradiso Film Festival
Tuesday to thursday
From 4.30 to 5 p.m. - COGNE
Espace Vidéo - The making of the Festival backstage
Workshop dedicated to camera and videocamera lovers, who assisted by professionals will have the chance to become filmakers and contribute to the making of the Festival backstage video.
by Byfarm
Tuesday 26 August - Maison de la Grivola - Sustainable mobility
Wednesday 27 August - Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné - The natural environment
Thursday 28 August - Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné - Events and culture
from 4.30 to 5 p.m. - COGNE
Aesop's corner - Reading of Aesop's fables for children
curated by Alessandra Celesia
Tuesday 26 August - Maison de la Grivola
The fox with a full belly
The mosquito and the lion
The roe deer and the deer
The fox and the lion
Wednesday 27 August - Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
The crab and the fox
The kite who wanted to neigh
The roe deer drinking at the spring and the lion
The flea and the ox
Thursday 28 August - Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
The fox and the panther
The lion goes to war
The monkey and the camel
The nightingale and the sparrowhawk
From Monday to Saturday
6.30 p.m.
Nature Aperitif
Fully in the spirit of ITER project, Nature Aperitifs feature products grown at the distance of only a few kilometers from the Festival venues. Choosing a local product means choosing food that is fresh, healthy, more nutrient, tastier, environment-friendly, respectful of the local communities. Every season, every month has its distinctive flavours, constantly changing and kindling the food lover's interest.
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
11.30 a.m. - 3 p.m - 5.30 p.m.
ITER-Art
Itinerant show with sustainable vehicles against the backdrop of nature, featuring theatrical, musical and dance performances. Curated by Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Tuesday 26 August - RHÊMES-NOTRE-DAME - Lago Pellaud
Friday 29 August - CHÂTEL-ARGENT - Villeneuve
Saturday 30 August - CERESOLE REALE - Gran Paradiso National Park Visitor Centre
For reservations: +39 0165 75301
Saturday 30 August
9 p.m. - CERESOLE REALE, RHÊMES-SAINT-GEORGES, VALSAVARENCHE, VILLENEUVE
Screening of “Voyage-Expérience” and “Around Gran Paradiso ITER”
Screening of the winner of the 18th Gran Paradiso Film Festival