Your Thursday forecast: best events in Florence

CHARITY/ Corri la Vita

September 27

The 18^th edition of the run to raise funds for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer is a special one. Taking place during the European Week of Sport, this edition won’t see thousands pounding the pavement of a pre-established route, it will instead be a more individual affair; your family and friends cheerleading you from wherever you choose to run. There will still be plenty of comradery, however, as participants can join together via the Corri La Vita Facebook and Instagram at 9.30am, 12, 3 and 6.30pm. The charity recently made an extraordinary donation of 200,000 euro to support Careggi Hospital during the ongoing health crisis. This event, however, returns to their traditional focus on the fight against breast cancer, specifically to support Ce.Ri.On, the ISPRO-LILT Oncological Rehabilitation Center of Villa delle Rose with LILT, the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer Florence, and also SenoNetwork Italia Onlus that brings together the Italian Breast Units and FILE Italian Foundation of Leniterapia Onlus. The funds raised will also go towards the EVA Project, supporting women with health issues linked to their treatments. The bio-compostable military green t-shirts were designed and donated by Salvatore Ferragamo and wearing one will grant you access to more than 30 cultural destinations for free. Graphics to promote the event show Agnolo Doni, a Florentine merchant and patron, as painted by Raffaello Sanzio, chosen on the 500^th anniversary of the artist’s death. Unable to participate? Donations of 10 euro will see the official t-shirt delivered to your home, anywhere in Italy. Additionally, on September 25 and 26, the Ispro mobile unit will be set up in piazza della Signoria to perform mammograms, (based on prescription and a paid ticket). Melanoma prevention visits will be carried out for free by LILT. Reservations for both can be made by calling 055 576939.

CINEMA/ Florence Korea Film Fest

September 23-30

The 18th Florence Korea Film Fest will be a mix of screenings held at Cinema la Compagnia, and online. Shown in original language with both Italian and English subtitles, the programme is divided into Korean Horizons, dedicated to contemporary film stars; Independent Korea, for young and talented directors outside of large-scale distribution; and Corto Corti, devoted to short films. K-History and K-Documentary complete the programme. At the centre of this year’s festival is Cho Jin-woong, the well-known actor who has charted up over 50 performances across cinema and television, with that of the villain his most played role. Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite will be shown on September 30, preceded by a video-greeting by the renowned director. The final evening will also see the awarding of prizes voted by the public and jury. Full programme available on their website and you can read our interview with the director and founder of the festival, Riccardo Gelli here. 

Cinema La Compagnia,

via Camillo Cavour 50 R

Strana.mente events presents the 11th edition of “In Villa con gli Artigiani”, an exhibition of high craftsmanship with the best of ‘Made in Italy’ in the stunning setting of Villa Gerini Colonnata in Sesto Fiorentino. With exhibitors from Tuscany and beyond, discover top-quality jewellery, clothing, accessories, perfumes, cosmetics, home decorations and high quality food and wine products. It will also be possible to take guided tours of the villa as well as enjoy a massage in the gardens as well as art exhibitions, activities for children and workshops, with street food also available.  The Voa Voa Association will be present as a guest at the event. Free admission. T: 333 2521819 or email strana.mente@live.it. Free admission.