The Italian Cultural Institute in Athens is set to host the inaugural Italian Literature Festival (FIL) from February 13 to 15. This event aims to celebrate Italian literary contributions and will feature notable authors such as Paolo Giordano and Donato Carrisi, both renowned figures in contemporary Italian literature. The festival provides a platform for these writers to present their works and engage in discussions regarding the broader social themes that their literature explores.

The festival will kick off on Friday, February 13, at 6:30 PM with a keynote speech by Paolo Giordano, who will engage in a dialogue with Periklis Dimitralopoulos, the editor of the newspaper To Vima. Giordano's latest book, 'Tasmania,' set to be published in May 2025, serves as a catalyst for their discussion, which promises to transcend typical literary discourse and delve into significant social dialogues relevant to today's world.

On Sunday, February 15, at 12:30 PM, Donato Carrisi will participate in a discussion with author Dimitris Mamaloukas about 'The Stigma of Mystery' and the interplay between written narratives and cinema. This conversation is expected to shed light on how both mediums can explore the same dark themes using different approaches, enriching the audience's understanding of literary and cinematic storytelling.