Sonoma Film Institute

The Sonoma Film Institute is kicking off another year of unique cinema on Friday, Sept. 10 with the screening of the delightful Italian comedy "Mid-August Lunch."

As the Italian holiday of Pranzo di Ferragosto approaches, cash-strapped Gianni (Gianni

Di Gregorio) gets help from his landlord, his friend and his doctor, who offer financial relief in exchange for Gianni looking after their elderly relatives over the holiday. Four mismatched Italian mamas at the same table make for an awkward, hilarious and touching mid-August lunch in this film festival favorite from Di Gregorio, who also writes and directs.

Screenings are Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall on the Sonoma State University campus in Rohnert Park. Admission is $6, $5 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, $4 for SFI members and children under 12 and $2 for SSU students.