The human psyche has always been lured by the silver screen ever since its invention. Cinema all over the world has an inexplicable magnetism about them. People have different views and tastes and accordingly, have diverse likes and dislikes regarding films too. Film Festivals all around the globe are exclusively organized to bring together various filmmakers, film lovers, artists and critics. Venice is particularly a significant base for creative and imaginative films and the various Italian filmmakers who have contributed hugely to the world cinema reflect oodles of talent. Hence Venice Film Festival is one of the leading Film Festivals in the world.
Begun in the year 1932, the Venice Film Festival by the name ‘Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica’ and has been taking place every year on the island of the Lido, Venice, Italy in late August or early September. It is in the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi that the screenings are aired.
The awards that are generally nominated for at the Venice Film Festival are as follows:
- Golden Lion - for Best Film
- Silver Lion - for Best Director
- Special Jury Prize
- Coppa Volpi - for Best Actor
- Coppa Volpi - for Best Actress
- Marcello Mastroianni - for Best Young Actor or Actress
- Osella - for Best Cinematography
- Osella - for Best Screenplay
- Orozzonti Prize
- Orozzonti Doc Prize
- Silver Lion for Best Short Film for Best Short Film
The 65th Venice Film Festival 2008 is scheduled to be held from 01 Aug 2008 - 30 Sep 2008 at Palazzo del Cinema, Casino and Area Alice in Venice and it is expected to surpass all previous records in terms of success.
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