Ischia Global Fest 2026: Omaggio a Gino Paoli and Ornella Vanoni and NOTTE PRIMA DEGLI ESAMI 3.0

Piazza marina Casamicciola

Free admission while seats are available.

9:30 PM – Tribute to Gino Paoli and Ornella Vanoni
Followed by NOTTE PRIMA DEGLI ESAMI 3.0 by Tommaso Renzoni – 95 min – Q&A with the director

Synopsis
Notte Prima degli Esami 3.0, directed by Tommaso Renzoni, is set in Rome on the eve of the final high school exams and follows a group of teenagers during the last days before the test that will mark the end of their student lives. Between anxiety about the future and nostalgia for a chapter that is about to close, the young protagonists find themselves sharing what could be their final great adventure together.
Amid secret romances, jealousy, betrayals, and friendships put to the test, Giulio (Tommaso Cassissa) and his friends try to face their fears about the exam and the uncertain path into adulthood. At the same time, they devise unlikely schemes to outsmart the strict Professor Castelli (Sabrina Ferilli), the most feared teacher at school, in a desperate attempt to be ready for the big day.
Through clandestine parties, scooters racing through the Roman nights, and an improvised trip outside the city, the group experiences intense and unforgettable moments that challenge the strength of their bonds.
Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, mistakes, and impulsive choices, each of them discovers that growing up also means taking responsibility, learning to forgive, and finding the courage to finally tell the truth.