Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival, founded in 1932, is the oldest film festival in the world and one of the most prestigious. Held annually on the island of Lido in Venice, it is part of the Venice Biennale and awards the Golden Lion for best film. Over the decades, it has premiered landmark works by directors such as Federico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, Sofia Coppola and Yorgos Lanthimos. The festival is renowned for combining cinematic artistry with international glamour. mindre>