There will be fewer films and social
distancing will be enforced at this year's Venice Film Festival
from September 2.12, organisers said Tuesday.
"The overall number of films in the official section will be
reduced, albeit in a contained way, in the new edition," they
said.
Artistic Director Alberto Barbera told ANSA the fest, the oldest
in the world, will "not be indigenous or euro-centric".
He said it would be "an entirely international festival".
Barbera said that American, Chinese and Indian cinema would be
fairly represented.
On the Hollywood front, he said that "there won't be the big
blockbusters, either because they aren't ready or because
they've been postponed, also in consideration for the new, later
Oscar date".
"But there will be room for literally everyone in this festival
of restarting, including Chinese, Indian and middle eastern
films.
"In short, the same representativeness as ever".
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