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Notes from the Venice Film Festival…

Notes from the Venice Film Festival…   The Venice International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious cinematic events, continues in all its splendor. The festival, inaugurated on August…

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“Once upon a time in Venice

Cinema Festivals: Venice Film Festival
by Andira Vitale
We are on the “Once upon a time in Venice” time train. As we go back, we see how many unforgettable films, immortal stars and legendary loves fit into its nearly one century history… It recorded countless stories…

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Taormina Film Festival 2025

Taormina Film Festival 2025 The 71st edition of the Taormina Film Festival pays homage to international celebrities such as Monica Bellucci, Martin Scorsese, Catherine Deneuve and Michael Douglas. The…

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The history of Donatello’s Davids from 1955 to today

It was the early 1950s, years in which Italian cinema flourished again, full of hope after the war: in the wake of this rebirth, the Open Gate Club was founded in 1953; the symbol was a door that opened to indicate the end of dark times and the return to a culture of international openness.

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Cannes Film Festival guide

The festival’s story, which was first held in 1946, begins in 1938. Let’s return to the 1930s when cinema was an effective propaganda tool.

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“Apollonia and I”

by Ayfer Selamoğlu
Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone is the fairy of love who plays a crucial role in Michael’s transformation, the innocent and delicate beauty that changed Michael’s lifeline but also changed her life. That moment is a very important coincidence that will change both of their lives forever…

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Cannes Film Festival 2024: the Palme d’Or to Anora by Sean Baker

Director Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or at the festival with his film Anora. Payal Kapadia won the Grand Jury Prize for the film All We Imagine as Light, while Jacques Audiard received the Jury Prize for Emilia Pérez, starring Selena Gomez. Jesse Plemons won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film Kinds Of Kindness by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos.

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Cannes 2024: Italy is in competition with Paolo Sorrentino with “Parthenope”

The film selection of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held between 14-25 May this year, has been announced. Italy is in competition with Paolo Sorrentino with “Parthenope” set in Naples; Also in competition is “Marcello mio” by French director Christophe Honoré, a film about Marcello Mastroianni with his daughter Chiara and Catherine Deneuve.

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David di Donatello 2024, all the nominations

The nominations for the 69th David di Donatello Awards have been announced. “C’è Ancora Tomorrow” stands out, Paola Cortellesi’s debut film, which received 19 nominations. There are 15 nominations for “Io Capitano” by Matteo Garrone, already awarded the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

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“PEDAGIO” triumphs at the Film Festival at the Rome Film Festival

“PEDAGIO” (Toll) by Carolina Markowicz triumphs at the Rome Film Festival. The Grand Jury Prize goes to “Urotcite Na Blaga” (Blaga’s Lessons) by Stephan Komandarev. Alba Rohrwacher won the Best Actress award for “My Hair Hurts”, while Herbert Nordrum won the Best Actor award for Hypnosen. Best director to Joachim Lafosse for “Un silence.” Paola Cortellesi won the Audience Award and one of the Special Jury Awards for her debut film as a director.

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“Poor Things” by Yorgos Lanthimos wins the Golden Lion

The first prize of the 80th Venice Film Festival was won by the film “Poor Things” by Yorgo Lanthimos. The Best Actress award went to Cailee Spaeny for “Priscilla” and Peter Sarsgaard as Best Actor for his role in “Memory.” Silver Lion for “Evil does not exist” by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

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