Latest Venice news – Page 13
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News“The studios will be back” says Venice head Alberto Barbera
Festival’s 77th edition was the first major international film event to take place against the backdrop of the pandemic.
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NewsNeon acquires autumn festival selection ‘Night Of The Kings’
Memento Films International handles worldwide sales.
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NewsThe early verdict on Venice: “I hope other festivals realise they could do it too”
Experts were talking in the latest ScreenDaily Talk.
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NewsInternational Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk warns Covid-19 is bringing fresh dangers
Fledgling body has examined seven cases of filmmakers in potential danger over last six weeks.
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NewsAs DDA celebrates its 50th anniversary, Dennis Davidson is taking the leap into production
The veteran publicist looks back on 50 years in the business.
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News‘Pieces Of A Woman’ director Kornel Mundruczó, EFA join Hungarian arts freedom protests
Mundruczó wore a #FREESZFE t-shirt on Saturday.
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NewsGiornate degli Autori’s first female artistic director Gaia Furrer talks debut edition
Parallel section modelled on Cannes Directors’ Fortnight marks 17th edition this year.
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NewsArthouse challenges examined during Venice Production Bridge panel
The effects of Covid-19 on the sector could be long-lasting, panellists warned.
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NewsFirst trailer: Ann Hui’s Venice title ‘Love After Love’ (exclusive)
An adaptation of an Eileen Chang short story, Love After Love will play out of competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
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News“At least 1%” of EU’s €750bn Covid recovery fund should go to culture, urges MEP
Securing €7.5bn for Europe’s Covid-hit culture and creative industries would be a good result, says German MEP Sabine Verheyen.
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NewsEuropean Parliament, EFA join forces on revamped Lux Prize
Prize transforms to become an audience award with screenings taking place in theatres and online.
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NewsSpeaking in Venice, Oliver Stone reveals the “anger that fuels me”
US filmmaker discussed his career with an audience at the Venice Film Festival.
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NewsFirst trailer for Quentin Dupieux’s giant fly comedy ‘Mandibles’ ahead of Venice debut (exclusive)
Whacky road movie stars comedy duo Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais with Adèle Exarchopoulos in a supporting role.
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NewsVenice conference reveals evidence of VoD explosion during pandemic
“It’s not all about Netflix anymore,” said Guy Bisson of data firm Ampere Analysis.
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NewsVenice Critics’ Week title ‘Ghosts’ achieves first deal into Germany and Austria (exclusive)
Film captures zeitgeist of Turkey as it undergoes social and political change.
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NewsScreenDaily Talks: Is Venice 2020 working for the film industry?
Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan will be joined by Premier PR director of film Jonathan Rutter live on the Lido.
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NewsFilmNation launches international sales on Venice selection ‘The Human Voice’ (exclusive)
Thirty-minute short shot in Spain during lockdown.
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NewsPedro Almodovar declares cinema the “antidote” to lockdown
Spanish filmmaker claimed releasing his films on streaming platforms would sever contact with his audiences.
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NewsVenice Film Festival’s Covid-era 77th edition kicks off against the odds
Tilda Swinton was feted with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
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News‘Nowhere Special’ racks up sales for Beta Cinema ahead of Venice debut (exclusive)
The film starring James Norton has sold to France, Italy, Japan, Spain and Taiwan among others.