Ettore Scola in Rome: the exhibition "We Never Parted"

Dates: 2 May – 13 September 2026
Venue: Museo di Roma – Palazzo Braschi, Piazza di S. Pantaleo 10, Rome

What to see

• Unpublished documents: manuscripts, notes and annotated screenplays that reveal the director's creative process.
• Photographs and films: set images, portraits and archival footage that place the works within their cultural and historical context.
• Personal artifacts: props and everyday objects linked to Scola and the characters in his films.
• Thematic routes: three exhibition sections covering his satirical beginnings, his work as a screenwriter and his career as a director.

Why visit

The exhibition is both a tribute to Ettore Scola and a perspective on twentieth-century Italian social and cultural history through his critical vision. It appeals to cinema enthusiasts, students and visitors interested in the relationship between Rome and Italian film production.

Organization and curatorship

The curators are Silvia Scola and Alessandro Nicosia. The project is organized by C.O.R. Creare Organizzare Realizzare with support from Zètema Progetto Cultura. Materials come from the family archive and institutions such as Rai Teche, Archivio Storico Luce and Cinecittà.

Practical information

Period: 02/05/2026 – 13/09/2026
Address: Piazza di S. Pantaleo, 10, 00186 Rome, Italy
For tickets, current opening hours and guided tours, check the official Museo di Roma website. The exhibition is a chance to view rare materials and understand the creative process of a major figure in twentieth-century Italian cinema.