 Official festival poster by Lorenzo Mattotti. | |
| Opening film | Parallel Mothers |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Il Bambino Nascosto |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion: Happening |
| Hosted by | Serena Rossi |
| No. of films | 92 |
| Festival date | 1 – 11 September 2021 |
| Website | www |
The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021.[1]
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was the Jury President of the main competition, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror.[2][3] Serena Rossi hosted the opening and closing nights.[4] The Golden Lion was awarded to Happening directed by Audrey Diwan.[5]
Juries
Main Competition (Venezia 78)
- Bong Joon-ho, South Korean filmmaker - Jury President[6]
- Saverio Costanzo, Italian filmmaker
- Virginie Efira, Belgian actress
- Cynthia Erivo, British actress and singer
- Sarah Gadon, Canadian actress
- Alexander Nanau, Romanian-German director
- Chloé Zhao, Chinese-American filmmaker
Horizons
- Jasmila Žbanić, Bosnian filmmaker and producer - Jury President[6]
- Mona Fastvold, Norwegian filmmaker and actress
- Shahram Mokri, Iranian filmmaker
- Josh Siegel, director of the cinema department of MoMA
- Nadia Terranova, Italian novelist
Luigi De Laurentis Award for a Debut Film
- Uberto Pasolini, Italian director and producer - Jury President[6]
- Martin Schweighofer, Austrian film critic
- Amalia Ulman, Argentine visual artist
Official Sections
In Competition
The following films were selected for the main international competition:[7]
- Highlighted title indicates Golden Lion winner.
Out of Competition
The following films were selected to be screened out of competition:[8][9][10][11][12]
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiction | |||
| The Inner Cage | Ariaferma | Leonardo Di Costanzo | Italy, Switzerland |
| Dune | Denis Villeneuve | United States | |
| Halloween Kills | David Gordon Green | ||
| Il bambino nascosto (closing film) | Roberto Andò | Italy, France | |
| The Catholic School | La scuola cattolica | Stefano Mordini | Italy |
| The Last Duel | Ridley Scott | United Kingdom, United States | |
| Last Night in Soho | Edgar Wright | United Kingdom | |
| Les Choses Humaines | Yvan Attal | France | |
| Old Henry | Potsy Ponciroli | United States | |
| Non Fiction | |||
| Becoming Led Zeppelin | Bernard MacMahon | United States | |
| Deandré#Deandré Storio di un Impiegato | Roberta Lena | Italy | |
| Django & Django | Luca Rea | ||
| Ennio | Giuseppe Tornatore | Italy, Belgium, Japan, Holland | |
| Ezio Bosso: Le cose che restano | Giorgio Verdelli | Italy | |
| Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song | Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine | United States | |
| Life of Crime 1984-2020 | Jon Alpert | ||
| Republic of Silence | Diana El Jeiroudi | France, Germany, Syria | |
| Tranchées | Loup Bureau | France | |
| Viaggio Nel Crepuscolo | Augusto Contento | France, Italy | |
| Series | |||
| Scenes from a Marriage (5 episodes) | Hagai Levi | United States | |
| Short Films | |||
| The Night | 良夜不能留 | Tsai Ming-liang | Taiwan |
| Plastic Semiotic | Radu Jude | Romania | |
| Sad Film | Vasili | Myanmar, Netherlands | |
Horizons (Orizzonti)
The following films were selected for the Horizons (Italian: Orizzonti) section:[13]
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantide | Yuri Ancarani | Italy, France, United States, Qatar | |
| Miracol | Bogdan George Apetri | Romania, Czech Republic, Latvia | |
| Pilgrims | Piligrimai | Laurynas Bareisa | Lithuania |
| Il Paradiso del Pavone | Laura Bispuri | Italy, Germany | |
| The Falls | 瀑布 | Mong-hong Chung | Taiwan |
| The Hole in the Fence | El hoyo en la cerca | Joaquín del Paso | Mexico, Poland |
| Amira | أميرة | Mohamed Diab | Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia |
| Full Time | À Plein Temps | Éric Gravel | France |
| 107 Mothers | Cenzorka | Peter Kerekes | Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine |
| Vera Dreams of the Sea | Vera Andrron Detin | Kaltrina Krasniqi | Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia |
| Les Promesses | Thomas Kruithof | France | |
| White Building | Bodeng Sar | Kavich Neang | Cambodia, France, China, Qatar |
| Anatomy of Time | Wela | Jakrawal Nilthamrong | Thailand, France, Netherlands, Singapore, Germany |
| The Other Tom | El otro Tom | Rodrigo Plá | Mexico, United States |
| The Great Movement | El Gran Movimiento | Kiro Russo | Bolivia, France, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Once Upon a Time in Calcutta | Aditya Vikram Sengupta | India, France, Norway | |
| Rhino | Носоріг | Oleh Sentsov | Ukraine, Poland, Germany |
| True Things | Harry Wootliff | United Kingdom | |
| Inu-Oh | 犬王 | Masaaki Yuasa | Japan |
Highlighted title indicates Orizzonti award winner.
Independent Sections
Venice International Critics' Week
The lineup of films selected for the 36th Venice International Critics' Week is as follows:[14]
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Competition | |||
| They Carry Death | Eles transportan a morte | Samuel M. Delgado, Helena Girón | Spain, Colombia |
| Erasing Frank | Eltörölni Frankot | Gábor Fabricius | Hungary |
| Mondocane | Alessandro Celli | Italy | |
| Mother Lode | Matteo Tortone | France, Italy, Switzerland | |
| Detours | Obchodnye puti | Ekaterina Selenkina | Russia |
| The Salamander | A salamandra | Alex Carvalho | Brazil, France, Germany |
| Zalava | Arsalan Amiri | Iran | |
| Out of Competition | |||
| Karmalink (opening film) | Jake Wachtel | Cambodia, United States | |
| The Last Chapter (closing film) | La Dernière Séance | Gianluca Matarrese | Italy, France |
Giornate degli Autori
The following films were selected for the Giornate degli Autori (aka Venice Days) section:[15]
| English title | Original title | Director(s) | Production country |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Competition | |||
| Anatomy | Anatomia | Ola Jankowska | Poland, France |
| Californie | Alessandro Cassigoli, Casey Kauffman | Italy | |
| Private Desert | Deserto Particular | Aly Muritiba | Brazil, Portugal |
| Madeleine Collins | Antoine Barraud | France, Belgium, Switzerland | |
| The Stranger | Al-Ḡarīb | Ameer Fakher Eldin | Syria, Germany, Palestine, Qatar |
| Immaculate | Imaculat | Monica Stan, George Chiper-Lillemark | Romania |
| Dusk Stone | Piedra noche | Iván Fund | Argentina, Chile, Spain |
| Shen Kong | Chen Guan | China | |
| Out of Sync | Tres | Juanjo Giménez | Spain, Lithuania, Germany |
| You Resemble Me | Tu me ressembles | Dina Amer | Egypt, France, United States |
| Out of competition | |||
| Lovely Boy | Francesco Lettieri | Italy | |
| Special events | |||
| The Forgotten Ones | Mizrahim, les oubliés de la terre promise | Michale Boganim | France, Israel |
| Il Palazzo | Federica Di Giacomo | Italy, Czech Republic | |
| Senza fine | Elisa Fuksas | Italy | |
| The Great Silence | Il silenzio grande | Alessandro Gassmann | Italy, Poland |
| Three Minutes: A Lengthening | Bianca Stigter | Netherlands | |
| Venice Nights | |||
| Caveman | Tommaso Landucci | Italy, Switzerland | |
| Cùntami | Giovanna Taviani | Italy | |
| Sons of Cain | Les Enfants de Caïn | Keti Stamo | France, Albania, Italy |
| Fellini and the Shadow | Fellini e l'ombra | Catherine McGilvray | Italy, Switzerland |
| Giulia | Ciro De Caro | Italy | |
| Hugo in Argentina | Stefano Knuchel | Switzerland | |
| Isolation | Michele Placido, Julia von Heinz, Olivier Guerpillon, Jaco Van Dormael, Michael Winterbottom | Italy, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, United Kingdom | |
| The World in Shots | Il mondo a scatti | Cecilia Mangini, Paolo Pisanelli | Italy |
| Our Ghosts | I nostri fantasmi | Alessandro Capitani | Italy |
| Princesa | Stefania Muresu | Italy | |
| With or Without You | Una relazione | Stefano Sardo | Italy |
| Spin Time | Sabina Guzzanti | Italy | |
| Tonino de Bernardi - Un tempo, un incontro | Daniele Segre | Italy | |
| Welcome Venice | Andrea Segre | Italy | |
| Women's Tales Project | |||
| #21. Shangri-La | Isabel Sandoval | Italy, United States | |
| #22. I and the Stupid Boy | Kaouther Ben Hania | Italy, France | |
Official Awards
The following official awards were presented at the 78th Edition:[16]
In Competition
- Golden Lion: Happening by Audrey Diwan
- Grand Jury Prize: The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino
- Silver Lion: The Power of the Dog by Jane Campion
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress: Penélope Cruz for Parallel Mothers
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor: John Arcilla for On the Job: The Missing 8
- Golden Osella for Best Screenplay: The Lost Daughter by Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Special Jury Prize: Il buco by Michelangelo Frammartino
- Marcello Mastroianni Award: Filippo Scotti for The Hand of God
Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Horizons (Orizzonti)
- Best Film: Pilgrims by Laurynas Bareisa
- Best Director: Full Time by Éric Gravel
- Special Jury Prize: El Gran Movimiento by Kiro Russo
- Best Actress: Laure Calamy for Full Time
- Best Actor: Piseth Chhun for White Building
- Best Screenplay: 107 Mothers by Peter Kerekes
- Best Short Film: The Bones by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña
- Armani Beauty Audience Award: The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic by Teemu Nikki
Luigi De Laurentis Award for a Debut Film (Lion of the Future)
- Imaculat by George Chiper-Lillemark and Monica Stan
Independent Sections Awards
The following awards were presented by independent juries:[19]
Venice International Critics' Week
- Grand Prize: Zalava by Arsalan Amiri
- Mario Serandrei: They Carry Death by Samuel M. Delgado and Helena Girón
- Best Short Film: Inchei by Federico Demattè
- Best Director: Inchei by Federico Demattè
- Best Technical Contribution: L'Incanto by Chiara Caterina
Giornarte degli Autori
- GdA Director's Award: Imaculat by George Chiper-Lillemark and Monica Stan
- Europa Cinemas Label Award: Californie by Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman
Independent Awards
Queer Lion
- The Last Chapter by Gianluca Matarrese
Arca CinemaGiovani Award
- Best Italian Film: The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino
- Venezia 78 Best Film: Happening by Audrey Diwan
Authors under 40 Award
- Best Director: Vera Dreams of the Sea by Kaltrina Krasniqi
- Best Screenplay: Imaculat by George Chiper-Lillemark and Monica Stan
BNL Gruppo BNP Paribas People's Choice Award
- Privat Desert by Aly Muritiba
Brian Award
Casa Wabi – Mantarraya Award
- Imaculat by George Chiper-Lillemark and Monica Stan
CICT - UNESCO "Enrico Fulchignoni" Award
Edipo Re Award
- Al Garib by Amer Fakher Eldin
- Vera Dreams of the Sea by Kaltrina Krasniqi
Fanheart3 Award
- Graffetta d'Oro for Best Film: Freaks Out by Gabriele Mainetti
- Nave d’Argento for Best OTP: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon by Ana Lily Amirpour
- VR Fan Experience: Knot: A Trilogy by Glen Neath and David Rosenberg
- Special Mention: Old Henry by Potsy Ponciroli
FEDIC Award
- Il buco by Michelangelo Frammartino
- Special mention: La Ragazza Ha Volato by Wilma Labate
FIPRESCI Awards
- Best Film (main competition): Happening by Audrey Diwan
- Best Film (other sections): Zalava by Arsalan Amiri
Fondazione Mimmo Rotella Award
Francesco Pasinetti Award
- Best Film: The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino
- Best Actor:
- Leonardo Di Costanzo for Ariaferma
- Toni Servillo for The Hand of God and The King of Laughter
- Best Actress: Teresa Saponangelo for The Hand of God
Green Drop Award
Leoncino d'Oro Award
Lizzani Award
Premio Fondazione Fai Persona Lavoro Ambiente
- El Gran Movimiento by Kiro Russo
- Special mention: Costa Brava, Lebanon by Mounia Akl
- Special mention: 7 Prisoners by Alexandre Moratto
- Special mention: Full Time by Éric Gravel
Nuovoimaie Talent Award
- Best New Young Actor: Filippo Scotti for The Hand of God
- Best New Young Actress: Aurora Giovinazzo for Freaks Out
La Pellicola d'Oro Award
- Best Visual Effects: Maurizio Corridori for Freaks Out
- Best Gaffer: Loris Felici for Freaks Out
- Best Camera Operator: Luca Massa for Il buco
- Best Costume Tailoring: Tirelli for The King of Laughter
Premio Soundtrack Stars Award
- Best Soundtrack: Freaks Out by Gabriele Mainetti
- Special Mention: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon by Ana Lily Amirpour
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Ornella Vanoni
Premio UNIMED
Premio Fair Play al Cinema - Vivere da Sportivi
- Il buco by Michelangelo Frammartino
- Special mention: The Card Counter by Paul Schrader
RB Casting Award
Sfera 1932 Award
SIGNIS Award
- Another World by Stéphane Brizé
- Special mention: The Hand of God by Paolo Sorrentino
Smithers Foundation Award "Ambassador of Hope"
- Life of Crime 1984-2020 by Jon Alpert
“Sorriso Diverso Venezia Award” XI edition
- Best Italian Film: Freaks Out by Gabriele Mainetti
- Best Foreign Film: 7 Prisoners by Alexandre Moratto
10th INTERFILM Award for Promoting Interreligious Dialogue
Verona Film Club Award
- Erasing Frank by Gàbor Fabricius
References
- ↑ "Director Bong Joon Ho President of the Venezia 78 International Jury". 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2021). "'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho to Head Jury at Venice Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (15 January 2021). "Venice Film Festival: 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho Set As 2021 Jury President". Deadline. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ↑ "Biennale Cinema 2021 | Serena Rossi to host the opening and closing nights of Venezia 78". La Biennale di Venezia. 29 April 2021.
- ↑ "French abortion drama 'Happening' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival". France 24. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Venice Competition Jury: Chloé Zhao & Cynthia Erivo Join President Bong Joon Ho". 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (26 July 2021). "Venice Film Festival 2021 Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Hollywood Cheers AT&T Retreat, Viewing Discovery As More Talent-Friendly Warner Steward; HBO Max Day-And-Date Strategy For ‘Dune’ Gets A Rewrite
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (14 May 2021). "Venice Fest Prepares to Roll Out Red Carpet for Full-Fledged Physical Edition (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ↑ Venice: Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion; ‘Halloween Kills’ Screening Out of Competition
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (26 July 2021). "Venice Film Festival 2021 Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (3 August 2021). "2021 Venice Festival Adds Music Documentary 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ↑ "Orizzonti". labiennale.org. La Biennale di Venezia. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ↑ De Marco, Camillo (22 July 2021). "Venice's International Film Critics' Week line-up sees Europe playing a leading role in the increasingly global nature of films". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ↑ Lavallée, Eric (28 July 2021). "2021 Giornate degli Autori: Plenty of First Features Plus Antoine Barraud, Iván Fund & Aly Muritiba". IONCINEMA.com. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ↑ "French Abortion Drama 'Happening' Wins Venice Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ↑ "Mostra del Cinema di Venezia, a Roberto Benigni il Leone d'oro alla carriera". Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (in Italian). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ↑ "Festival di Venezia, a Jamie Lee Curtis il Leone d'Oro alla carriera". Sky TG 24 (in Italian). 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ↑ "COLLATERAL AWARDS OF THE 78TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL". labiennale.org. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
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