For the first time ever, the Italian Film Festival opens in the Philippines, bringing seven full-length contemporary Italian films to the big screen. Enthusiasts can watch the films for free at Cinema 5 of Venice Cineplex in Venice Grand Canal, McKinley Hill from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. Leading the opening are (from left) Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Head Graham Coates, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente, and Italian Film Festival Director Antonio Terminini.