Following the breathtaking opening of Malika Ayane, who sang “The Sky in the Room,” actress Caterina Murino, the godmother of the event, officially opened the 80th Venice International Film Festival with a short but intense speech that gave scope to those who chose not to attend the event to protect the rights of their works of art that cannot obey the logic of an algorithm or artificial intelligence (with an explicit reference to the ongoing strike of screenwriters and actors in the United States).
Charlotte Rampling then took the stage and paid tribute to director Liliana Cavani at the Lido to receive the Golden Lion for Distinguished Service, speaking of an extraordinary experience Night porter, a film that became a turning point in his creative career. Liliana Cavani then took the stage, thanking her colleagues and reviewing her filmography and the artists that inspired her. Concluding with a peremptory phrase: “I am the first woman to receive this award. And this is wrong. I hope this beginning will continue with time.”
Then it was time for the presentation of the jury, headed by Damien Chazelle. And showing the opening film Commander Edoardo De Angelis, who is part of the rich selection of entries in the competition. The film was received very positively in theaters.
FILMS AND WORKSHOPS
The MYmovies web room officially opens today. Starts with three meetings: from 17.00 will be available. Lumbrensueno José Pablo Escamilla (Cinema College Biennale), centered on the story of Lucas, a Mexican teenager who, through the discovery of photography, finds a way to capture the light around him and bring it home. Instead, in the 73rd exhibition of the exhibition, we see Beautiful things Giorgio Ferrero.
At 15.30 you can follow the master class of Liliana Cavani, who was awarded the Golden Lion for outstanding achievements last night.
PLANNED TODAY
Three films will be presented at the competition today: El Conde Pablo Larrain, who reinterprets the life of Pinochet, dog man Luc Besson and ferrari Michael Mann on the extraordinary life of Enzo Ferrari with Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley.