He was born in Italy, then raised in Naples before shifting to New Zealand when he was 10.
Rotondo is interested in the way Italian cinema both critique and celebrate what it means to be a man in Italy.
Each year, he and his wife Renee Mark choose the film selection.
"The films we have chosen deliver a fascinating inside, often from a female perspective," he said.
This year, the selection includes a range of genres including lyrical films, comedies, dramas and even a children's film.
Sorrentini's 2014 oscar winner The Great Beauty will also be screening.
"We have something for everyone.
"Cinema can offer so many different experiences, but one thing is for sure - if you come to a Cinema Italiano film, you will be either entertained, transported, or moved," said Rotondo.
Times and ticketing information is available at www.cinemaitalianonz.com