August 28, 2023
The week of the film festival opens. On Wednesday, the inauguration took place with the award of the “Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement” to the director from Carpi. The day after the highly anticipated world debut of Michael Mann’s film
VENICE – In Venice, everything is ready for the 80th Venice Film Festival. A publication in which Modena will be the protagonist from the opening day, when Liliana Cavani will be awarded the Golden Lion for her outstanding services. Then the next day, the world premiere of Ferrari. Michael Mann’s film, filmed in the city exactly one year ago, claims the Golden Lion. Almost nothing has leaked from the production site, but the fact that it’s in competition suggests it’s a high-profile project aimed at the high-profile path and not just box office. Even if the theatrical release is scheduled for Christmas.
Meanwhile, it’s already red carpet fever. The strike of American actors will not stop Adam Driver, who plays Drake in the film and has already officially announced his presence. Along with him will definitely be director Michael Mann, who will return to the stage 8 years after his last work. Penelope Cruz is also due to land on the beach, also present last year with Crialese Expansion. In the hall will also be the president of the Bonacchini region, representing the Cinematographic Commission of Emilia-Romagna. For now, the municipality of Modena is working on creating an event in the city.
For the Golden Lion, Ferrari will have to compete with the works of Bradley Cooper, Sofia Coppola and Luc Besson. In return, he will certainly receive the prestigious cat Liliana Cavani. The magnificent 90-year-old director from Carpi will also be in Venice to present his latest out-of-competition film: The Order of Time, based on the book by Carlo Rovelli. Ensemble comedy with Alessandro Gassman, Claudia Gerini and Edoardo Leo.
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