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A Star-Studded Festival in Puglia, Italy – The Allora Fest

Who knew Matt Dillon spoke such good Italian? The first Allora Film Fest took place last week in Puglia, Italy. The HFPA’s Silvia Bizio served as festival director and brought major star power to the small town of Ostuni: Master classes with Oliver Stone, Matt Dillon – who premiered his directing debut in City of Ghosts, Jeremy Irons, Marisa Tomei, Edward Norton and Alfre Woodard were the highlights of the week, moderated with expertise by Bizio.