Versi di Luce
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Versi di Luce is an international film festival in Sicily centered on the relationship between **cinema and poetry**, held in Modica and Gela and closely tied to the legacy of Nobel Prize-winning poet Salvatore Quasimodo, who was born in Modica. It is notable for its long-running focus on *cinemapoesia* and for combining screenings with poetry-related cultural events, making it a distinctive niche festival within the Italian and international circuit.[1][2][3][4]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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- 18 years of verifiable history
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- No physical screenings
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