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78th Venice International Film Festival

78th Venice International Film Festival
Official festival poster by Lorenzo Mattotti.
Opening filmParallel Mothers
Closing filmIl Bambino Nascosto
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: Happening
Hosted bySerena Rossi
No. of films92
Festival date1 – 11 September 2021
Websitewww.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2021

The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021.[1]

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was the Jury President of the main competition, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror.[2][3] Serena Rossi hosted the opening and closing nights.[4] The Golden Lion was awarded to Happening directed by Audrey Diwan.[5]

  1. ^ "Director Bong Joon Ho President of the Venezia 78 International Jury". 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2021). "'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho to Head Jury at Venice Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (15 January 2021). "Venice Film Festival: 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho Set As 2021 Jury President". Deadline. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2021 | Serena Rossi to host the opening and closing nights of Venezia 78". La Biennale di Venezia. 29 April 2021.
  5. ^ "French abortion drama 'Happening' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival". France 24. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.

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