Here’s everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival
The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival has begun, with major Hollywood films and stars arriving in Italy
By LINDSEY BAHR
Published - Aug 28, 2024, 04:27 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 28, 2024, 04:27 PM EDT
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is underway, with major Hollywood films and stars arriving in Italy. The festival kicked off Wednesday with the world premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” before it opens in theaters worldwide next week.
Here’s everything you need to know.
One of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, second only to Cannes, Venice's festival is also technically the oldest. It is now a reliably starry affair, gathering some of the best films in international cinema. It was established in 1932, then a non-competitive event, by the La Biennale di Venezia, hosting films like “Grand Hotel” and “It Happened One Night.” By 1935, they decided to make it an annual happening.
