Venice Film Festival
This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Venice International Film Festival. The world’s oldest film festival is held annually in Venice, this year running from August 31st to September 10th.
The Venice Film Festival was founded in 1932 and is organized by La Biennale di Venezia. It is held on the island of Lido, in the beautiful Venice Lagoon.
It is one of the top five film festivals worldwide. Some of the most anticipated films of the year will premiere in Venice. This year, 21 feature-length films will be presented as world premieres with screenings in the historic Palazzo del Cinema.
The prestigious Golden Lion award is given to the best film awarded by a jury that is appointed every year. The jury is comprised of actors, directors, producers and screenwriters.
There is no shortage of events and parties during the film festival. Every night there are interviews and meetings with filmmakers and actors, and venues remain open all night with parties in beautiful palaces and gardens throughout Venice.
