Welcome to the South

(benvenuti al sud)

Welcome to the South, an Italian take on the French hit Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (Welcome to the Sticks), is the hilarious box office sensation that that has grossed over 30 million euros at the Italian box office alone, proving that the north-south rivalry is alive and kicking!

Alberto (Claudio Bisio) is a postal worker hoping to transfer to Milan, the city of his dreams, but instead he is sent to Castellabate in the south. He arrives with preconceptions, prejudice and a bullet proof vest firmly in place. His wife, Maria (Angela Finocchiaro), is too terrified to accompany him to what she imagines is a hot and dirty hilltop town swarming with mafia.

Soon, however, Alberto falls for the natural beauty and the charming locals, including the postman (Alessandro Siani) and a postal clerk (Valentina Lodovini), who introduce the northerner to the joys of southern life. The spirit of this feel-good Opening Night selection is captured in the wise words of one of the characters: "When an outsider comes to the south, he cries twice - when he arrives and when he leaves."

Feature film will screen with English subtitles

Sessions

• VIC
• NSW
• QLD
• SA
• WA
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OPENING NIGHT EVENTS

Melbourne Gala Event
Wednesday 14 September at Palace Cinema Como.
7pm for Australian premiere, followed by official after party.
Palace Movie Club $55 / Full $58 includes Premiere screening, gift bag & official after party with Lavazza Mocha Martinis, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo & Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.
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Melbourne Opening Night Reception
Wednesday 14 September.
Lavazza Mocha Martini Reception at 6pm at Palace Westgarth followed by 7pm screening. Palace Movie Club $25 / Full $30 includes martinis & live music.
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Sydney Gala Event
Thursday 15 September at Palace Norton Street.
7pm for Sydney Premiere, followed by official after party.
Palace Movie Club $55 / Full $58 includes Premiere screening, gift bag & official after party with Lavazza Mocha Martinis, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio and Tempranillo, live music & Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.
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Brisbane Gala Event
Wednesday 5 October at Palace Barracks.
7pm for Brisbane Premiere, followed by official after party.
Palace Movie Club $55 / Full $58 includes Premiere screening, gift bag & official after party with Lavazza Mocha Martinis, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music & Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.
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Adelaide Opening Night Event
Wednesday 12 October at Palace Nova Eastend.
7pm Adelaide Premiere, followed by official after party.
Palace Movie Club $45 / Full: $50 includes Premiere screening, gift bag & official after party with Lavazza Mocha Martinis, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music & Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.
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Perth Opening Night Event
Thursday 13 October at Cinema Paradiso.
7pm Perth Premiere, followed by official after party.
All tickets $45 includes Premiere screening, gift bag & official after party with Lavazza Mocha Martinis, Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio & Tempranillo, live music & Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream.