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Venice Film Festival
Jharrel Jerome, Teo Yoo Join Golden Globes-Artemis Rising Docu Jury at Venice
Actor-musician Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight, When They See Us) and actor Teo Yoo (Past Lives, The Recruit) have joined the jury for the first-ever Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, presented by Artemis Rising Foundation during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The Impact Prize honors a documentary feature film in the Biennale’s official selection, either in or out of competition, that is calling attention to a key social issue.
Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips on ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ in Venice
Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and director Todd Phillips lit up the Lido at the 81st Venice International Film Festival with the world premiere of "Joker: Folie à Deux. " The sequel to 2019’s Golden Globe-winning "Joker" tackles a multitude of genres in the follow-up story of the DC supervillain.
Venice Festival: Women Filmmakers’ Presence Growing but Not There Yet
Someday, the strong presence of women filmmakers in film festivals will be a matter of course. Meantime, we herald the increasing presence of women directors in international festivals as we clamor for the narrowing of the gender gap of talents behind the camera in these fests.
Director Gianni Amelio says ‘Battlefield’ Should Be Seen in a Cinema, not on TV
A film about war and the pandemic is as contemporary as it can get. Yet "Battlefield" by Gianni Amelio is a film about World War I, about the horrors of a conflict that caused millions of deaths, and about the Spanish Flu, the plague that incredibly claimed as many victims as the war.
Angelina Jolie and ‘Maria’ Director Pablo Larrain Talk ‘Divas’
The film by Pablo Larrain dedicated to Maria Callas, presented at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and simply titled “Maria”, is a heartfelt tribute to the singer -- painful, sad and clouded with tears. “I have been a fan of Maria Callas since I was a child,” said the director during the Aug.
‘The Antique’ Caught in Political Controversy in Venice
It wouldn't be a festival without at least one scandal or controversy, something to discuss beyond the dozens of films, the stars, the red carpets, and the ritual dip in the waters of the Lido. This year, at the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival, the controversy came on the first day with the suspension of screenings for the film The Antique by Georgian director Rusudan Glurjidze, which was competing in the Giornate degli Autori section.
Nicole Kidman on ‘Babygirl,’ her new film that bows in Venice: ‘It was very freeing’
“I hope my hands aren't shaking,” confessed Nicole Kidman, as she began to take questions on her film Babygirl during its official press conference Aug. 30 at the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival.
- Interviews
Isabella Carbonell on Her Debut Feature Film “Dogborn” (2022)
Isabella Carbonell’s Dogborn tells the story of refugee twins, a woman (Silvana Imam) and her brother (Philip Oros), who are homeless and living rough in Sweden. It is obvious that they have traumatic experiences in the past: the brother has not spoken, since they arrived in Sweden and the sister is a loose cannon who freaks out when under pressure.
- Festivals
Venice Film Festival 2022 – The Preview
From Noah Baumbach to Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Timothée Chalamet to Sigourney Weaver and a jury headed by Julianne Moore, the 79th edition of the Venice Festival is shaping up to be just as grand as its pre-pandemic versions.