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“Possibility of paradise” interview with director Mladen Kovačević
“Possibility of paradise” the quest for a new Eden in a tropical purgatory, where dreams face reality: what is a good life, and how to live it?
Giornate degli Autori - Venezia
“Possibility of paradise” the quest for a new Eden in a tropical purgatory, where dreams face reality: what is a good life, and how to live it?
"Songs of slow burning earth", the normalisation of war depicted through an impressive cinematographic documentary: filming as a tool to resist during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“Edge of Night” explores the profound complexities of loyalty and identity amidst societal struggles. Discover how Türker Süer captures the emotional essence of his characters in this compelling narrative.
Listen to the interviews on FRED Film Radio with the award winners of this 81st edition of the Venice International Film Festival. Golden Lion to Pedro Almodovar's film "The Room Next Door".
M- Son of the century, premiering at Venice 81, is a contemporary portrait of Mussolini and his political rise
Nanni Moretti wins the Pietro Bianchi Award, while "The Brutalist" and "The New Year That Never Came" shine at the 81st Venice Film Festival's collateral awards.
“Don’t Cry Butterfly” captures the intricacies of love and betrayal with a blend of horror and comedy. Discover how Dương Diệu Linh presents the emotional depth of her characters in this engaging narrative.
“Familiar Touch” is an evocative exploration of aging and identity, highlighting the emotional depth of love and connection through Kathleen Chalfant's powerful portrayal. Discover how Sarah Friedland captures the complexities of human relationships in this heartfelt narrative.
“Perfumed with Mint” delves into themes of emotional struggle and resilience against the haunting backdrop of Cairo. Discover how Muhammed Hamdy captures the essence of a generation in this evocative narrative.
“Carissa” is a heartfelt exploration of identity and family dynamics in a small community. Discover how Deidré Jantjies and Gretchen Ramsden bring this poignant story to life.
Michael Premo chose a hard task: depicting in his documentary "Homegrown" the lives and motivations of three American nationalists, Trump supporters, preparing for the assault to the Capitol: Americans at war with each other. Being a black man the challenge …
Jethro Massey brings us to Paris with "Paul and Paulette Take A Bath", a romantic unusual comedy about two people that meet and fall in love over a fascination that Paulette has for the macabre in history. Unconventional and intriguing.
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Mónica Taboada-Tapia, director, “Alma del desierto”, a heartfelt documentary following the struggle for justice of Georgina, a transgender Indigenous woman in Colombia
"Love" is a healing film that deals with love and sexuality in a way we did not know we needed. No moral judgements, no social constrictions, the freedom to be oneself as a rule. This wonderful world created by the …
Giornate degli Autori - Venezia
“Alpha” explores the complexities of friendship and rebellion amid a turbulent socio-political landscape. Discover how Jan-Willem van Ewijk captures the essence of youth in this thought-provoking film.
“Seeking Haven for MR Rambo” navigates the complexities of loyalty and belonging within contemporary urban life. Discover how Khaled Mansour captures the essence of resilience in this compelling narrative.
Joker: Folie À Deux, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Golden Lion “Joker”, is back in Venice’s competition
"I think the story is tragically more relevant maybe than ever in its thousands of years of existence"
“For me it was important to go to the war zone, as soon as possible, to try to describe reality as it unfolds”
Giornate degli Autori - Venezia
"The film is mysterious, it doesn't explain everything, and it was important to me that it would stay like that"
From the 81. Venice Film Festival, all the behind-the-scenes glimpses day by day.
From the 81. Venice Film Festival, all the behind-the-scenes glimpses day by day.
"Stranger Eyes" is a thriller directed by Yeo Siew Hua. A little girl disappears, the young parents will find an unsettling truth while looking for her. A thriller with a warning about how being seen and wanted to be watched …
With "April", director Dea Kulumbegashvili brings us into the rural Georgian society, where the female situation is of oppression and impositions by the patriarchy, when a female doctor tries to help women to emancipate in the use of their body …
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Discover the participants of the 27 Times Cinema at Venezia 81.
From the 81. Venice Film Festival, all the behind-the-scenes glimpses day by day.
Listen to "Global Critics Venice Voice"! Rita Di Santo will lead you everyday through the highlights and film critics from the 81th Venice Film Festival.
"I'm Still Here" is a powerful family drama, political and intimate at the same time. Walter Salles directs Fernanda Torres in a state of grace for a terrific performance, with a group of fellows actors that deliver perfectly, conveying the …
“I think it's important to offer light and hope, especially in the current state of the world"