Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Since 1932, the year in which the first edition was held, the Festival has aimed to promote the diffusion and knowledge of cinema in all its forms, both entertainment and industry. Although it is traditionally organized by the Venice Biennale, one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world, thanks to the great involvement generated since its inception, the event is a fixed appointment that has been held every year between the end of August and the beginning of September, since 1935.

The Festival lasts about ten days during which various competitions follow one another, dedicated to the films of the most famous productions, presented in Venice as world premieres, as well as those of smaller film studios. Space is therefore given to films that represent new aesthetic and expressive trends and to emerging professionals: a clear signal that indicates how this event, although strongly linked to history and tradition, considers it important to shine a spotlight on the future and new trends.

How to get there and how to participate

We are used to attending the Film Festival from afar, browsing through the photos of the red carpets and watching the films presented in Venice in the trusted cinemas of our city. We do not consider, however, that the screenings held during the Festival are regularly open to the public, upon purchase of tickets on the official website of the event, usually from mid-August. A unique opportunity to experience first-hand a world-famous event in a location of excellence.

The Venice Film Festival is held on the Lido and the best way to reach the island is by vaporetto, getting off at the Lido S. Maria Elisabetta stop. From there you can reach the Palazzo del Cinema on foot or with the public bus service Actv.