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December 19, 2022

The best films to see at the cinema during the festive season

As per tradition, cinema is popular at Christmas time: here is a list of titles for young and old not to be missed

One of the things to do during the Christmas holidays is definitely to go to the cinema with the whole family. The cinemas in Florence offer audiences both Christmas-themed titles and those of the big Hollywood productions, as well as the most eagerly awaited animated films. Let's discover together the films not to be missed and the cinemas where to see them (Don't miss our article on the most beautiful cinemas in Florence).

  • AVATAR 2, LA VIA DELL’ACQUA

The film, directed by James Cameron, is the live action sequel to the 2009 blockbuster Avatar. The story is set several years after the events seen in the first Avatar. We will find again the two protagonists Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) still together and with children in tow, ready to explore the boundless world of Pandora and face new conflicts with humanity.

Where to see it: Cinema Adriano, The Space, and UCI Cinemas also in 3D

AVATAR 2, LA VIA DELL’ACQUA

  • LO SCHIACCIANOCI E IL FLAUTO MAGICO

A great classic revisited as a comedy. On Christmas Eve, young Marie, still wearing her tutu, after dancing to the notes of Tchaikovsky for a small audience, retires to her bedroom and wishes she could go back in time, to when her father was still alive and everything was simpler. A flash in the sky and she is transformed into a miniature version of herself, as her toys come to life and the Nutcracker puppet turns out to be a blond prince.

Where to see it: UCI Cinemas.

LO SCHIACCIANOCI E IL FLAUTO MAGICO

  • IL GATTO CON GLI STIVALI 2

On the occasion of the Christmas holidays, favourite leche connoisseur, the most swaggering and fearless feline has made his return. For the first time in ten years, DreamWorks Animation presented a new chapter from the Shrek fairy tales in which the daring outlaw, Puss in Boots, will pay a high price for his infamous passion for danger and disregard for safety.

Where to see it: Cinema Adriano, UCI Cinemas.

IL GATTO CON GLI STIVALI 2

  • THE STRANGE WORLD - UN MONDO MISTERIOSO

Disney trespasses again with one of its fantastic films, this time the central theme is diversity. From the creators of Frozen and Encanto, a new Disney adventure. The members of the Clade family are famous explorers. The discovery of an unexplored land, populated by fantastic creatures, will force the family to put aside internal differences to embark on their most important mission.

Where to see it: The Space, UCI Cinemas

THE STRANGE WORLD - UN MONDO MISTERIOSO

  • UNA NOTTE VIOLENTA E SILENZIOSA

Here comes a dark Christmas thriller that recommends always going for the red. A group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family on Christmas Eve: It will be up to Father Christmas (David Harbour) himself to surprise them and save Christmas.

Where to see it: UCI Cinemas.

UNA NOTTE VIOLENTA E SILENZIOSA

  • VICINI DI CASA

Giulio and Federica (Claudio Bisio and Vittoria Puccini) have been together for many years but their marriage no longer functions as it once did. They barely speak to each other and only tease each other, daily conflicts have become the norm.

Where to see it: Cinema Principe, The Space and UCI Cinemas.

VICINI DI CASA

  • LE OTTO MONTAGNE

The title refers to a Nepalese thought that the world is a wheel with eight spokes, with a very high mountain in the centre and eight mountains around it. Based on the novel of the same name by Paolo Cognetti, The Eight Mountains by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch with Alessandro Borghi and Luca Marinelli tells the story of a friendship.

Where to see it: UCI Cinemas.

Le otto montagne

  • THE FABELMANS

The latest, highly anticipated masterpiece from four-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, who signs his most intimate and personal film. A cross-section of 20th-century American childhood, 'The Fabelmans' is the touching coming-of-age story of a young man who discovers a shocking family secret, the magic of dreams and the saving power of cinema.

Where to see it: Principe Cinema, The Space and UCI Cinemas.

THE FABELMANS

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