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Barbera plans fewer titles in Venice competition, plus a 'light' market

2-Feb-2012 | By

The Biennale on Thursday announced their first ‘renovations’ to the Venice Film Festival roster under the directorship of Alberto Barbera, who has taken the reins of the festival after Marco Mueller’s mandate was not renewed.

Giancarlo Galan

Malgara in line to become next president of Biennale

7-Oct-2011 | By

Italian culture minister Giancarlo Galan has tapped businessman Giulio Malgara as the next president of leading Italian arts organization the Biennale.

NonStop Entertainment acquires Scandinavian rights to Shame, Terraferma

12-Sep-2011 | By Sarah Cooper

NonStop Entertainment has picked up Scandinavian distribution rights to winning Venice titles Shame and Terraferma.

Faust

UPDATED: Sokurov's Faust wins Venice Golden Lion

11-Sep-2011 | By

Silver Lion goes to People Mountain People Sea; acting prizes go to Michael Fassbender for Shame and Deanie Yip for A Simple Life.

Searchlight takes US rights to Steve McQueen's Shame

10-Sep-2011 | By

Toronto 2011’s first domestic acquisition is for the acclaimed sex addiction drama starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan.

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