EOVE (Ente Nazionale per la Cinematografia)

EOVE (Ente Nazionale per la Cinematografia) was an Italian government agency responsible for promoting and supporting Italian filmmaking and cinema-related activities. Its role included funding film projects, overseeing cinemas, and fostering the development of the Italian film industry. Essentially, EOVE served as a cultural steward, ensuring that Italy’s cinematic heritage was preserved, promoted, and nurtured through financial and institutional support. It operated during a period when powerful state support was crucial for Italy’s national cinema to flourish domestically and internationally.