Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentVenice this year has the goods and the glitz with a star-studded lineup packed with hotly anticipated titles such as Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune,” Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” and Ridley Scott’s “The Last Duel,” alongside more esoteric titles.
It’s likely to make the Lido a place to reignite theatrical and bolster its standing as an awards season kingmaker.The U.S. studios and indies will be out in force.
European cinema is well-represented, especially Italy. Latin America has a significant presence, as does the Middle East. The only notable absence is China, which, due to COVID restrictions, makes travel to and from the country extremely difficult for filmmakers.
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