A special day at La Cité Bleue: Leonardo García-Alarcón begins by deciphering the iconic motifs of Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone and Charles Chaplin, taken from film scores featuring Sophia Loren.
The exhibition then opens with Gianfranco Lelj's iconic photographs, highlighting his work with great directors such as Visconti, Fellini and Zeffirelli, as well as his work as a portrait photographer. Gianfranco Lelj will be accompanied by the great Sophia Loren, offering a unique perspective on their collaboration.
The day will conclude in style at 8pm with a screening of Ettore Scola's film A Special Day.
Saturday, 4 October 2025 at 4 p.m.
FILM MUSIC PRESENTATION
Saturday 4 October 2025 at 4pm
Leonardo García-Alarcón analyses the music of Sofia Loren’s iconic films.
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday 4 October 2025 at 5.30pm
Photographer Gianfranco Lelj presents the most striking photos of his career, including those of Sofia Loren.
MEETING
Saturday 4 October 2025 at 6.30pm
With Gianfranco Lelj and Sophia Loren.
FILM
Saturday 4 October 2025 at 8pm
A Special Day, film by Ettore Scola (105 minutes)
Special rate tickets
Sole category 100 CHF
6 hours, with breaks
Ages 12 and up.
Some of the photos in the exhibition, displayed in a separate room, contain nudity. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
From Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th October 2025.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm.
Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
