Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Production Designer Tonino Zera Set For Venice Award
deadline.comItalian production designer Tonino Zera, whose credits include Roman Polanski’s upcoming drama The Palace, will be feted with the Campari Passion Award at the 80th edition of Venice Film Festival, running from August 30 to September 9.
The prize, which was launched at the 75th Venice Film Festival, pays tribute to cinema crafts professionals who have made a “remarkable contribution” to the films on which they have worked.
Previous recipients span U.S. film editor Bob Murawski, Italian cinematographer Luca Bigazzi, U.S. jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, UK production designer Marcus Rowland, and U.S.
artist and costume designer Arianne Phillips. Zera will be presented with the award on September 2 ahead of the Out of Competition world premiere of The Palace in the Sala Grande. “To receive the prestigious Campari Passion for Film Award during the Venice Film Festival is not only a personal honor, it is also a recognition of the importance of set design in the world of cinema,” said Zera. “The award highlights the role played by visual narration, its ability to evoke emotions, and its power to transport audiences into the heart of a movie.
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