The San Diego Italian Film Festival and Noci Film Fest presented From Puglia with Love, a special evening to celebrate Italian cinema and filmmakers from Puglia.

The evening featured screenings of four short films, followed by a live Q&A with the four visiting Italian directors, giving audiences the opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers about their work and creative process.

Guests enjoyed Italian appetizers from Zafferano Catering and Italian wine during this special celebration of film, culture, and community.

Tits Don't Cry by Anna Coccoli

All her life, a daughter has tried to be different from her mother. A crack on her body  will force her  to confront her, as well as her origins.

Chello Ncuollo by Olga Torrico

Renata lives in a small country town. During the summer Renata gets her first period. A sense of upset arises within her when she realizes that ancient folk beliefs around menstruation influence the lives of women of the place.

Aura by Stefania Accettulli

Aura, a judoka who refuses any kind of emotional connection, tries to teach the art of judo to Miriam, a girl traumatized with haphephobia and afraid  of being touched.

Tempi supplementari by Matteo Memé

Mattia drops his father, Claudio, off at his weekly meeting with a friend, only to spot him discreetly entering a hospital building moments later. On their way back home, the pair starts bickering as usual, then Mattia confronts his father with the truth.