Portugal will be represented, not in the main competition but in the classic category, With Aniki-Bóbó, first film by Manoel de Oliveira, 1942. It was recently restored, in high resolution.
The Venice International Film Festival begins this Wednesday. Over the course of 11 days, the Italian city will receive big names in cinema.
One day to start the Venice International Film Festival, Italian director Paolo Sorrentino appeared by boat with one of the protagonist of the new movie, Anna Ferzett.
Upon arrival at the pier, both greet co-protagonist actor, Toni Servillo.
It is the trio that mark the start of movie sessions.
“La Grazia” will debut here and will open the main competition of this year’s edition, With 21 films in the Golden Lion Race.
Portugal will be represented, not in the main competition but in the classic category, With Aniki-Bóbó, first film by Manoel de Oliveira, 1942. It was recently restored, in high resolution.
The new version – coordinated by the Portuguese Cinematheque – will be presented in Venice.
The children’s tale narrated on the banks of the Douro River will have three sessions.
Positioning on War in Gaza
Before opening doors, Figures of the Film Industry a position on the festival appealed to the festival so that the Palestinian voices are promoted and the denounced Israelite actions. More than 1,500 people signed the appeal.
One of the main competition films addresses the theme of war.
Psychological thrillers, artistic dramas or documentaries
The program covers, among others, Psychological thrillers, artistic dramas or documentaries.
Noah Baumbach, Guillermo Del Toro or Yorgos Lanthimos are part of the filmmakers with works on display in the 82nd edition of the oldest festival in the world.
Out of the competition, but still highlighted, Luca Guadagnino presents a film about the Metoo movement – against harassment and sexual aggression.
Chama-se “After The Hunt”. It is starring actress Julia Roberts, who will set the red carpet for the first time, that prepares to receive big names in cinema.
