Venezia Festival del Cinema 2024
The 79th annual Venice Film Festival will take place from August 30 to September 9, 2024 on the Lido in Venice, Italy. The festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world, and it showcases a wide range of films from around the globe.
Main Competition
The Main Competition is the most prestigious section of the festival, and it features a competition of 20 to 25 films from around the world. The jury for the Main Competition is composed of seven international film professionals, and the jury awards the Golden Lion for Best Film, the Silver Lion for Best Director, and a number of other awards.
Venice Days
Venice Days is a parallel section of the festival that showcases a more independent and experimental type of cinema. The section features a competition of 10 to 12 films, and the jury awards the Venice Days Award for Best Film and a number of other awards.
Critics’ Week
Critics’ Week is a parallel section of the festival that showcases a selection of films from first- and second-time directors. The section features a competition of 10 to 12 films, and the jury awards the Critics’ Week Grand Prize and a number of other awards.
Other Sections
The Venezia Festival del Cinema also includes a number of other sections, including:
- Out of Competition: This section features a selection of films that are not in competition for the Golden Lion.
- Horizons: This section features a selection of films from new and emerging directors.
- Classics: This section features a selection of restored classic films.
- Venice Virtual Reality: This section features a selection of virtual reality films.
Awards
The Venezia Festival del Cinema awards a number of awards, including:
- Golden Lion for Best Film
- Silver Lion for Best Director
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress
- Special Jury Prize
- Golden Osella for Best Screenplay
- Golden Osella for Best Original Score
- Golden Osella for Best Cinematography
History
The Venezia Festival del Cinema was founded in 1932, and it has been held annually ever since, except for during World War II. The festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world, and it has a long history of showcasing the best films from around the globe.
Conclusion
The Venezia Festival del Cinema is one of the most important film festivals in the world, and it provides a unique opportunity to see a wide range of films from around the globe. The festival is also a great place to meet and network with other film professionals.
