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Nanni Moretti return to Venice Film Festival

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Director Nanni Moretti is returning to the Venice Film Festival competition with his new film, ‘Succederà questa notte’ (also referred to as ‘It Will Happen Tonight’), marking his first appearance in the main competition in nearly 40 years. This return follows a historical rift dating back to 1989, when Moretti’s film ‘Palombella rossa’ was excluded from the official selection and relegated to Critics' Week. Festival director Alberto Barbera has characterized the inclusion of the new work as an attempt to ‘make up for the mistake made 37 years ago.’ The film, based on the works of Eshkol Nevo, stars Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca. Following its premiere, critics noted the film’s ambitious structure, which shifts between comedy, melodrama, and epic romance, though some reviews suggested challenges with pacing and character chemistry as the narrative jumps through time intervals of up to seven years. During production, Louis Garrel shared anecdotes, including a difficulty replicating a basketball shot made by Moretti and a discrepancy regarding a Vespa scooter intended for a scene in Rome. At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, the event has also highlighted broader developments in Italian ~~cinema and industry challenges.~~ cinema. Director Andrea Pallaoro won the 25th Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award for ‘The Echo Chamber’, a film based on a final screenplay by Bernardo Bertolucci. During press conferences, jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal addressed systemic issues regarding gender diversity, noting the scarcity of female directors in the main competition. Other festival highlights include the Lucana Film Commission’s announcement of a 1.5 million euro fund to promote filming in Basilicata, and the presentation of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to Ellen Burstyn.

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