Venice 80: Expectations are rising for the Venice Film Festival 2023, one of the most important film events internationally. This annual event is a showcase for the best new cinema from around the world. The Venice Film Festival 2023 promises to be exceptional, with a rich program of competitive films, distinguished guests and a series of accompanying events.
WHEN DOES THE FILM FESTIVAL BEGIN AND END?
The 80th Venice International Film Festival, organized by the Venice Biennale and directed by Alberto Barbera, will take place at the Venice Lido from 30 August to 9 September 2023.
WHO IS THE GODDESS FILM FESTIVAL?
The godfather of the Venice Film Festival 2023 will be the charming actress Caterina Murino, known to the general public for her role as a Bond girl in Casino Royale in 2006. Katerina Murino will lead the opening and closing evenings of the Exhibition from the stage. Hall of the Grande Palazzo del Cinema on the Venetian Lido. The opening ceremony will take place on August 30, 2023, and the winners of the Golden Lion and all other prizes of the Venice Film Festival 2023 will be announced at the closing ceremony on September 9.
FILM FESTIVAL OPENING FILM?
The opening film of the Venice Film Festival 2023 will no longer be Challengers by Luca Guadagnino, but Comandante by Italian director Edoardo De Angelis. This change was necessary due to the notorious U.S. actors’ and writers’ strike that halted production of the Challengers. Comandante, starring Pierfrancesco Favino, will open the edition of the 80th Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2023 in the Great Hall of the Palazzo del Cinema on the Venice Lido. The film tells the story of Salvatore Todaro, a submarine commander during World War II, and his heroic deed, which will serve to rescue the shipwrecked Belgians in the middle of the ocean.
FILM FESTIVAL CLOSING FILM?
The film that will close the 80th Venice Film Festival will be JA Bayona’s La Sociedad de la Nieve, which will have its world premiere on September 9, 2023 in the Great Hall of the Palazzo del Cinema on the Venice Lido. The film follows the survivors of a plane crash in the Andes in 1972 and their extreme measures to stay alive. This thriller will be distributed by Netflix and promises to keep viewers on their toes.
WHO WILL BE THE GUESTS OF THE FILM FESTIVAL?
The 2023 Venice Film Festival will host a number of honored guests, including director Liliana Cavani and actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who have been awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. International stars such as Michael Fassbender, Adam Driver, Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Jessica Chastain, Bradley Cooper and Tilda Swinton (Hollywood strike permitting) will also walk the red carpet, as well as Italian talent such as Pietro Castellitto, Benedetta Porcaroli , Pierfrancesco Favino, Toni Servillo and Valerio Mastandrea.
HOW MUCH WILL HOLLYWOOD LOSE WEIGHT AT THE FILM FESTIVAL?
The Venice Film Festival 2023 is not without its challenges. The American Actors Union strike caused uncertainty in the program, led to a change in the opening film, and caused several defections among the “stars”. “Comandante” Edoardo de Angelis will replace “Challengers” Luca Guadagnino after Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer joins the strike. However, fans’ enthusiasm will not be overshadowed by these challenges. Movie buffs from all over the world will flock to the Lido in Venice to see their favorite stars live, hoping to get an autograph or a selfie.
WHO WILL REPRESENT ITALIAN CINEMA AT THE FILM FESTIVAL?
As always, Italian cinema will be strongly represented in this edition of the Festival. Talented Italian directors such as Stefano Sollima, Edoardo De Angelis, Pietro Castellitto, Saverio Costanzo, Matteo Garrone and Giorgio Rights will compete for the Golden Lion with their works.
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS TO THE FILM FESTIVAL?
Tickets can be purchased exclusively online at www.labiennale.org from mid-August 2023. In accordance with applicable law, tickets are strictly personal and cannot be transferred to another person. Discounts are provided for holders under 26/over 60 and Biennale Card 2023. A document confirming the discount, together with the ticket, must be presented at the entrance to the halls.
HOW MUCH DO FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS COST?
For accredited members and subscriptions, the booking system will be entrusted to the Vivaticket platform, the portal has already been tested last year.
As for tickets:
A LARGE ROOM
15 € (full price) 12 € (discount*). Performances at 15.00
20 € (full price) 15 € (discount*). Performances at 17.00
50 € (full price) 40 € (discount*). Show at 19.30
40 € (full price) 30 € (discount*). Show at 22:00
20 € (full price) 15 € (discount*). Show at 24.00
PALABIENNALE
€12 (full price) €9 (discount*). Show at 13, 15, 18
20 € (full price) 15 € (discount*). Double view from 20:00
15 € (full price) 10 € (discount*). Shows in 24 hours
DOC ROOM
€12 (full price) €9 (discount*). For all shows
GARDEN ROOM
€12 (full price) €9 (discount*). For all shows
CORINTHIAN ROOM
€9 (full price) €6 (discount*). For all shows
CASINO ROOM
€9 (full price) €6 (discount*). For all shows
PEARL ROOM
€9 (full price) €6 (discount*). For all shows
FOX ROOM
8 euros (full price) 5 euros (discount*). For all shows
*Discounts
Subscribers, under 26, over 65, Biennale 2023 map.