Venice Film Festival: 81st Edition Set to Kick Off with Star-Studded Lineup

Competition Films, Arab Presence, and Hollywood Highlights

The 81st Venice Film Festival is set to begin its 12-day run from August 28 to September 9, featuring a star-studded lineup of films, including Angelina Jolie’s “Maria” and a selection of Arabic films from Egypt, Palestine, and Tunisia.

Arab Presence

The festival will showcase four Arabic films, including “Searching for an Exit for Mr. Rambo” and “Perfumed with Mint” from Egypt, “Yana’ad Aleikou” from Palestine, and “Aicha” from Tunisia.

Competition Films

Angelina Jolie is set to participate in the official competition with her film “Maria”, directed by Chilean Paolo Larrain, in which she will portray the famous soprano Maria Callas. The film is the last in a biographical trilogy after “Jackie” about Jacqueline Kennedy and “Spencer” about Diana Spencer.

Brad Pitt’s “Wolfs”

Brad Pitt will also be at the festival, screening his out-of-competition film “Wolfs”, directed by Jon Watts and starring George Clunes.

Joker Part 2

Joker became the highest-grossing R-rated film of 2019 worldwide, and director Todd Phillips is set to deliver the sequel, “Joker: Folie à Deux”, which will compete at the festival.

Controversial Role for Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig will star in the historical romance “Queer”, directed by Luca Guadagnino, playing a man who is romantically involved with a younger man.

More Highlights

Additional highlights include the attendance of stars like Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, and director Tim Burton, who will be featured in the opening film “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”.

Conclusion

The 81st Venice Film Festival promises to be an exciting event, with a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, Arabic films, and controversial roles from Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt. Follow along with FilFan.com for the latest news and updates from the festival.

FAQs

Q: When does the festival take place?
A: The festival runs from August 28 to September 9.

Q: Who is participating in the festival?
A: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, and Tim Burton, among others.

Q: Which Arabic films are participating?
A: “Searching for an Exit for Mr. Rambo”, “Perfumed with Mint”, “Yana’ad Aleikou”, and “Aicha” are among the Arabic films participating in the festival.

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