How old is the Venice International Film Festival?

Two initiatives of the Venice Production Bridge. The honour to the iconic American actress will be awarded on Wednesday September 8th in the Palazzo del Cinema. The Venice Film Festival was founded in 1932 and will celebrate its 78th edition in 2021.

When is the Venice Film Festival in 2021?

It will take place at Venice Lido from 1 – 11 September 2021. The Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association). The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue.

Who are the founders of the Venice Film Festival?

The majority of films screened in Italy were American, which led to government involvement in the film industry and the yearning to celebrate Italian culture in general. With this in mind, the Venice International Film Festival was created by Giuseppe Volpi, Luciano de Feo, and Antonio Maraini in 1932.

What is the purpose of the Venice Film Festival?

The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. The Festival also organises retrospectives and tributes to major figures as a contribution towards a better understanding of the history of cinema.

When was the Venice Film Festival moved to the Palazzo?

The Palazzo has since been the site for every Venice Film Festival, with the exception of the three years from 1940 to 1942, when the festival was moved away from Venice for fear of bombing. However, Venice received almost no damage during that time.

Which is the most moving film at the Venice Film Festival?

The Sin of Madelon Claudet was chosen the Film Più Commovente (the Most Moving Film) and its star, Helen Hayes, the best actress. Most Original Film (Film dalla fantasia più originale) was given to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and its leading man, Fredric March, was voted best actor.