The internationally respected Venice Film Festival 2024 is well-regarded for shining a spotlight on the best movies and allowing creators to express themselves on the big screen.

It is the oldest festival in the world, as the first event was held on August 6, 1932. It is now known as one of the Big Five European Film Festivals alongside the Sundance Film Festival (United States), the Toronto International Film Festival (Canada), the Cannes Film Festival (France), and the Berlin International Film Festival (Germany).

The event will return to Italy at the end of August 2024, offering nine days of exceptional movies, celebrity appearances, and prestigious awards.

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When and Where is the Venice Film Festival 2024?

The Venice Film Festival will start at the Venice Lido, Italy, on August 28, 2024, and closes on September 7, 2024.

Who Will Host the Festival This Year?

Sveva Alviti, an Italian actress and model, has been confirmed as the host of the 81^st Venice Film Festival’s opening and closing ceremony.

What Movies Will Open and Close the 81st Venice Film Festival?

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will reportedly open the Venice Film Festival this August. Pupi Avati’s The American Garden is scheduled to close the event in September.

Who Judges the Entries?

Four juries are selected to judge the following entries at the Venice Film Festival:

• Venezia 79
• Orizzonti
• Premio Venezia
• Opera Prima “Luigi De Laurentis”
• Venice Immersive

What are the Award Categories?

The 81^ST Venice Film Festival features the following eight award categories:

• Golden Lion (Leone d’Oro) – presented to the film screened in competition during the prestigious festival.
• Grand Jury Prize – given to the second-best movie at the event.
• Silver Lion (Leone d’Argento) – awarded to the competition’s best director.
• Special Jury Prize – given to the third-best film in the competition.
• Volpi Cup (Coppa Volpi) – comprised of two awards presented to best actor and best actress.
• Golden Osella – the award for the Best Screenplay and Best Technical Contribution.
• Marcello Mastroianni Award – honors an emerging actor or actress.
• Special Lion – award to the director or actor of a film with the best overall work in the competition.

Who Will Receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award

The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a director, actor, or personality who has had a distinguished career in cinema. It isn’t to be confused with the Golden Lion award presented to the best film in the historic competition.

This year, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to American actress Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Working Girl, and Avatar) and Australian film director Peter Weir (Dead Poet’s Society, The Truman Show, and The Way Back).

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