Capua Film Fest 2025: Free cinema and evening street food

The Capua Film Fest 2025 returns with a new edition packed with free screenings, national and international guests, and a selection of local street food along the avenues of the Sperone Gardens. From July 14th to 27th , the city of Capua welcomes film buffs and the curious with an evening program combining screenings, meetings, and a summery atmosphere. Admission is always free , and each evening features pre-screening discussions with directors and actors. The evening program also takes center stage, with a showcase dedicated to the masters of international cinema.

Which films will be available at the Capua Film Fest 2025?

The Capua Film Fest 2025 program has been designed to offer a broad and engaging selection, ranging from auteur films, investigative cinema, restored classics, and international cult films. Each evening features at least one main screening and, on many dates, a late-night screening for the most passionate cinephiles. Featured titles include "Nero" by Giovanni Esposito, "Criature" by Cécile Allegra, "Ho visto un re" by Giorgia Farina, "Luce" by Silvia Luzi and Luca Bellino, "Familia" by Francesco Costabile, and "Una figlia" by Ivano De Matteo.

There's no shortage of special moments, such as the western evening with "They Call Me Trinity," presented by Giuseppe Pedersoli, and the homage to cult films with titles like Takeshi Kitano's "Sonatine" and "Broken Rage," David Cronenberg's "Videodrome," and Steven Spielberg's "Ghostbusters" and "Jaws." Each screening is preceded by presentations with special guests , including Marco D'Amore , Vanessa Scalera , Peppino Di Capri , and Donatella Finocchiaro.

The day-by-day program

Every evening, at the Giardini dello Sperone , the festival offers a different screening, featuring selected guests and films. Here's the full schedule:

• Monday July 14: 20:30 pm – Giovanni Esposito and Susy Del Giudice present Black
• Tuesday July 15: 20:30 pm Marco D'Amore presents Creatures; 23:00 pm Anna Piscopo presents Eats!
• Wednesday July 16th: 21:00 pm Giorgia Farina presents I saw a king
• Thursday July 17th: 21:00 pm Yuri Tuci presents Life as adults23pm Cult Night with Sonatine by Takeshi Kitano
• Friday July 18th: 20:00 pm performance by the Heart & Soul Orchestra; 21:15 pm Marianna Fontana presents Luce23pm Cult Night with Broken Rage by Kitano
• Saturday 19th July: 20:00 pm Giuseppe Pedersoli presents They Call Me Trinity (Western Night)
• Sunday July 20th: 21:00 pm Pippo Mezzapesa presents Avetrana – This is not Hollywood (episodes 1-2)
• Monday July 21: 21:00 pm Francesco Costabile presents Family
• Tuesday July 22: 21:00 pm Paolo Licata and Donatella Finocchiaro present L'amore che ho
• Wednesday July 23th: 21:00 pm Paola Randi, Ludovica Nasti and Margherita Di Rauso present The story of Frank and Nina
• Thursday July 24th: 21 hours: 00 Ghostbusters (Cult Evening); 23:00 pm Cult Night with Lo squalo by Steven Spielberg
• Friday July 25th: 20:30 pm Peppino Di Capri presents Champagne23pm Cult Night with Videodrome by David Cronenberg
• Saturday 26th July: 21:00 pm Vanessa Scalera presents Avetrana – This is not Hollywood (episodes 3-4)
• Sunday July 27th: 21:00 pm Ivano De Matteo and Valentina Ferlan present A daughter

What the festival's street food area offers

The Capua Film Fest 2025 experience doesn't end with watching the films. The Sperone Gardens transform into a veritable evening village, with a gastronomic offering designed to suit all tastes. While waiting for the screenings or during breaks between events, you can enjoy traditional Campanian dishes and more, thanks to five food courts and themed areas dedicated to discovering local flavors.

Among the most popular proposals are:

• Fried pizzas and artisanal sandwiches with local products
• Typical Campanian sweets, such as doughnuts and sfogliatelle
• Craft beers and local wines served by the glass
• Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes in some selected locations
• International street food for those who love to vary tastes

Everything is designed to accompany the cinematic experience in a convivial and accessible way, creating a true summer festival atmosphere in the heart of Capua.

How can I participate in screenings and events?

Participation in the Capua Film Fest is free . Reservations are not required, but we recommend arriving early to secure a seat, especially on the busiest evenings. The events take place at the Giardini dello Sperone , on Via Pomerio in Capua (CE), a charming location that allows you to experience open-air cinema in a green and relaxing setting.

Each evening includes:

• Meetings with the protagonists of Italian cinema
• Free screenings starting between 20:30 PM and 21:15 PM
• Night sessions dedicated to international cult cinema
• Food stands open until late at night

The festival is promoted by the Teatro Ricciardi and directed by Francesco Massarelli . The idea was conceived by Gianmaria Modugno . For updated information on the program, you can follow the festival's official pages or visit the Teatro Ricciardi website.