Venice Film Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup
The Venice Film Festival is gearing up for its 81st edition, with director Alberto Barbera and Venice Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco revealing a star-studded lineup that promises to make this year’s event one of the most glamorous in recent history.
What Are the Highlights of the 2024 Venice Film Festival?
Among the most anticipated entries is Todd Phillips’ “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the sequel to the award-winning “Joker,” featuring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. The film is expected to compete for the prestigious Golden Lion award.Another strong contender is Pablo Larraín’s biopic “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas.
Which Other High-Profile Films Are Set to Premiere at Venice?
| Film | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| “Queer” | Luca Guadagnino | Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey |
| “Wolfs” | Jon Watts | Brad Pitt, George Clooney |
| “Eden” | Ron Howard | Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl |
| “In the Hand of Dante” | Julian Schnabel | Gal Gadot, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, Martin Scorsese |
| “The Room Next Door” | Pedro Almodóvar | Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton |
Who Will Lead the Competition Jury?
Renowned French actress Isabelle Huppert will preside over the competition jury, joined by an esteemed panel including filmmakers James Gray, Andrew Haigh, Agnieszka Holland, Klebér Mendonça Filho, Abderrahmane Sissako, Giuseppe Tornatore, and Julia von Heinz, as well as Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi.
What Other Notable Films and Events Are Planned?
- “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the eagerly awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 comedy-horror classic, will open the festival out of competition.
- Johnny Depp may return to Venice as a director with “Modì,” a biopic of Amedeo Modigliani, featuring Riccardo Scamarcio and Al Pacino.
- The festival will showcase a diverse range of international films, such as Mike Leigh’s “Hard Truths” and Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here”.
- Peter Weir will receive a lifetime achievement award, and his 2003 epic “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” will be screened in his honor.
When Will the 81st Venice Film Festival Take Place?
The 81st Venice Film Festival is scheduled to run from August 28 to September 7, 2024.As the festival continues to serve as a crucial platform for streamers and studios launching their Oscar campaigns, cinephiles and industry professionals alike eagerly await the opportunity to witness the latest offerings from the world’s most talented filmmakers and actors.
With such a dazzling array of Hollywood heavyweights and highly anticipated films, the 2024 Venice Film Festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the magic of cinema.
