Right-wing writer Pietrangelo Buttafuoco named as Venice Biennale chairman
Writer nominated by Italian culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano.
Charades inks UK-Ireland and French deals for Venice title ‘Stolen’ (exclusive)
Karan Tejpal’s Indian action thriller has played at Venice, Zurich and London film festivals.
First trailer for Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ (exclusive)
The Japanese drama is the second film from the ‘Drive My Car’ director
Polish arthouse cinemas refuse to show propaganda spot before screenings of Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Green Border’
Deputy interior minister announced last week that 30-second spot would be shown before ‘Green Border’, describing the Venice prize winning film as a ‘disgusting lampoon’
Netflix acquires Richard Linklater’s Venice, TIFF dark comedy ‘Hit Man’
Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) stars, co-wrote, and produced alongside Linklater.
European directors add support for Agnieszka Holland in face of Polish political attack
Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA) issues statement strongly defending Holland and her film ’The Green Border’
Venice competition title ‘The Theory Of Everything’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Timm Kröger’s feature debut title is being sold by Paris-based sales outfit Charades.
European Film Academy demands end to threats against Agnieszka Holland by Polish justice minister
Filmmaker was criticised last week after the Venice premiere of competition film ’The Green Border’
Five talking points from the 2023 Venice Film Festival
From the strikes to awards contenders and the inclusion of films by controversial directors.
‘Poor Things’ wins 2023 Venice Golden Lion
Grand Jury prize goes to Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’; ‘Green Border’ wins Special Jury Prize.
Luna Carmoon's ‘Hoard’ takes three prizes including audience award at Venice Critics’ Week
Tana Gilbert’s ‘Malqueridas’ the other key winner.
‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’ wins Giornate degli Autori Director’s Award
Canadian feature is directed by Ariane Louis-Seize.
Ukraine war drama ‘Photophobia’ wins Europa Cinemas Label prize in Venice’s Giornate degli Autori
Jury says: ”As exhibitors we are convinced that this film has a wide audience waiting for it.”