Venice International Film Festival

From August 28th to September 7th, 2024, Venice will host the 81st edition of the International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art, known as the Venice Film Festival or Cinema Festival, one of the most important international events for industry professionals and cinema enthusiasts alike.

Organized by the Venice Biennale and directed by Alberto Barbera, the Venice Film Festival aims to promote the knowledge and dissemination of international cinema in all its forms of art, entertainment, and industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue.

The program includes retrospectives and the Golden Lion Career Award presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the world of cinema.

The history of this festival is really unique. It quietly began in 1932 with a screening of Rouben’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” on a specially erected screen on the terrace of the Hotel Excelsior, a splendid venue for vacations and public and private events.
Continuous evolution has turned it into one of the most important and glamorous events in the world of cinema on an international level.

Every year, from late August to early September, the Venice Lido sees a parade of major stars from the jet-set world, critics, directors, actors, cinema enthusiasts, and a crowd of curious onlookers eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite idols.

Festival Venues: Venice Lido: Palazzo del Cinema, Palazzo del Casinò, Sala Darsena, PalaBiennale.