Venice opens ‘miraculous’ film festival, but veterans lament
4 years, 3 months ago

Venice opens ‘miraculous’ film festival, but veterans lament

Associated Press  

VENICE — The beachfront terrace at the Excelsior Hotel, usually hopping with movie industry VIPs and minor celebrities, is pleasantly quiet. The world’s oldest film festival opened Wednesday under a slew of anti-COVID protocols, with the few A-list celebrities making the trip wearing face masks and the general public largely absent. “I would like to thank our sublime Venice and all who sail in her, the most venerable and majestic film festival on Earth, for raising her banner this year,” she said in her acceptance speech. Carlo Lazzarini has worked at the Venice film festival for 22 years, this year as chief inspector for one of the smaller screening venues. “The beautiful thing about the festival was the embrace with the public, and the joy in meeting them every year,” Lazzarini said as he helped guests negotiate the online ticketing system at a Wednesday morning screening.

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Venice Film Festival | Hollywood strike saps glamour from 80th edition of the fest
1 year, 3 months ago

Venice Film Festival | Hollywood strike saps glamour from 80th edition of the fest

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Venice festival director defends inclusion of films by Woody Allen, Polanski, Besson
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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Venice Film Festival 2021: Jodie Comer wows in sheer black pleated dress at The Last Duel screening
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Daily Mail  

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Associated Press  

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Venice Film Festival 2021: Georgina Rodriquez attends ceremony after Ronaldo's Manchester Utd move
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Daily Mail  

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Venice International Film Festival: Dame Helen Mirren makes a style statement at opening ceremony
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Daily Mail  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film festival with caution
3 years, 3 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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Live Mint  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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The Independent  

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Venice Film Festival: Tilda Swinton, Pedro Almodovar, Daniele Luchettia urge reopening of theatres
4 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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77th Venice Film Festival opens with strict health measures
4 years, 3 months ago

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China Daily  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Scaled-down Venice Film Festival Hopes to Shake Off Coronavirus Gloom
4 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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Venice Film Festival 2020 becomes first major event to operate after coronavirus outbreak with safety protocol
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Firstpost  

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Venice International Film Festival guidelines mandate participants wear masks during screenings
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Firstpost  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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77th Venice Int'l Film Festival announces line-up
4 years, 4 months ago

77th Venice Int'l Film Festival announces line-up

China Daily  

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77th Venice Int'l Film Festival announces line-up
4 years, 4 months ago

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China Daily  

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Venice Film Festival unveils selections for September fete
4 years, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Venice Film Festival 2020 lineup announced; Cate Blanchett joins as Jury, Daniele Luchetti’s Lacci selected for opening night
4 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Venice Film Festival forges ahead with reduced lineup
4 years, 5 months ago

Venice Film Festival forges ahead with reduced lineup

Associated Press  

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