There will be a retrospective in Rome of the work of American filmmaker Stan Brakhage (1954-2003) who is considered to be one of the most important characters in experimental cinema of the 20th century (18 June to 1 July). During the 14-day event over 70 of Brakhages films will be shown, spanning his artistic career from 1954 to 2003. Filmstudio 2, Via degli Orti dAlibert 1/c (Via delle Lungara, Trastevere). For more information tel. 0668192987 (from 16.00).

To mark the beginning of the event, a concert will be held at the Auditorium-Parco della Musica on Fri 17 June (18.30, 21.00). This is intended to be a fusion of contemporary music and new American cinema with electro-acoustic improvisation by contemporary musicians Alvin Curran and Domenico Sciajno during the projection of Brakhages silent films.