Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's&nbsp;'Dune', which had its official world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Friday evening, had the Sala Grande as it gave the adaptation of Frank Herbert`s 1965 sci-fi classic an eight-minute standing ovation. 
 
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, a member of the festival`s competition jury this year, rushed through the aisles to greet the `Dune` director with a big hug shouting, "fantastic!" The crowd`s standing ovation, meanwhile, roared on for a continuous eight minutes.

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After a pair of press screenings in the morning, and a full-scale Timothee Chalamet frenzy on the Lido in the afternoon, as Villeneuve and his talent-packed cast stepped out on the red carpet, the big unveiling of `Dune` finally arrived shortly before 7 pm. 
 
Though Chalamet drew the most screams from the huge crowd of Gen Z Italians surrounding the cinema, the full cast impressed with its sheer show of star power. 
 
Walking the carpet arm-in-arm with Villeneuve and Chalamet were co-stars Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgard and Chen Chang.

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The ones who were lucky enough to score the exceedingly scarce tickets to the film`s screening were treated to an uncommonly spacious and comfortable premiere experience because the Sala Grande`s usual seating capacity of 1,200 had been reduced by half as a COVID precaution. 
 
Produced by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Brothers and billed as Part 1 of a planned two-chapter franchise starter, 'Dune'&nbsp;rolls out in cinemas in Europe starting September 15 and in the US in theatres and on HBO Max on October 22.&nbsp;

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune', which had its official world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Friday evening, had the Sala Grande as it gave the adaptation of Frank Herbert`s 1965 sci-fi classic an eight-minute standing ovation.

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune', which had its official world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Friday evening, had the Sala Grande as it gave the adaptation of Frank Herbert`s 1965 sci-fi classic an eight-minute standing ovation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, a member of the festival`s competition jury this year, rushed through the aisles to greet the `Dune` director with a big hug shouting, "fantastic!" The crowd`s standing ovation, meanwhile, roared on for a continuous eight minutes. Kristen Stewart’s 'Spencer' gets 3-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival After a pair of press screenings in the morning, and a full-scale Timothee Chalamet frenzy on the Lido in the afternoon, as Villeneuve and his talent-packed cast stepped out on the red carpet, the big unveiling of `Dune` finally arrived shortly before 7 pm. Though Chalamet drew the most screams from the huge crowd of Gen Z Italians surrounding the cinema, the full cast impressed with its sheer show of star power. Walking the carpet arm-in-arm with Villeneuve and Chalamet were co-stars Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgard and Chen Chang. Venice Film Festival: Zendaya to Dakota Johnson, celebs up the style quotient on the red carpet The ones who were lucky enough to score the exceedingly scarce tickets to the film`s screening were treated to an uncommonly spacious and comfortable premiere experience because the Sala Grande`s usual seating capacity of 1,200 had been reduced by half as a COVID precaution. Produced by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Brothers and billed as Part 1 of a planned two-chapter franchise starter, 'Dune' rolls out in cinemas in Europe starting September 15 and in the US in theatres and on HBO Max on October 22.

'Dune' receives eight-minute standing ovation during world premiere at Venice Film Festival

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.&nbsp;The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US&nbsp;rights and remaining territories globally.&nbsp; 
 
As per the Deadline, the deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content and includes most major markets. The film was shot in Greece in 2020 and no release date has been announced yet.&nbsp; 
 
Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard and Paul Mescal, the movie is based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 novel of the same name. &nbsp; 
 
Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also a producer, adapted the screenplay herself based on Ferrante’s novel, and the story follows a woman whose beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. 
 
Responding to Netflix's acquiring the rights, Gyllenhaal says, “I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix again. They have supported so much of the work I am most proud of, and this is no exception. Netflix has consistently championed filmmakers that excite and inspire me and I’m delighted to be included in that company.”

Netflix previously released Gyllenhall-starrer 'The Kindergarten Teacher'.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US rights and remaining territories globally.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter' is all set to the premier worldwide at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. The streaming giant Netflix has now acquired the US rights and remaining territories globally. As per the Deadline, the deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content and includes most major markets. The film was shot in Greece in 2020 and no release date has been announced yet. Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard and Paul Mescal, the movie is based on Elena Ferrante’s 2006 novel of the same name. Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is also a producer, adapted the screenplay herself based on Ferrante’s novel, and the story follows a woman whose beach vacation takes a dark turn when she begins to confront the troubles of her past. Responding to Netflix's acquiring the rights, Gyllenhaal says, “I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix again. They have supported so much of the work I am most proud of, and this is no exception. Netflix has consistently championed filmmakers that excite and inspire me and I’m delighted to be included in that company.” Netflix previously released Gyllenhall-starrer 'The Kindergarten Teacher'.

Dakota Johnson starrer ‘The Lost Daughter’ acquired by Netflix ahead of Venice premiere

National award-winning filmmaker Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third Bengali feature film Once Upon A Time in Calcutta has been selected in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section of the 78th Venice International Film Festival.

It is the only film from India to have its world premiere at the prestigious film festival, to be held from September 1 to 11. This year’s line-up of the festival was unveiled by artistic director Alberto Barbera and Roberto Cicutto, president of La Biennale di Venezia on Monday.

Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s debut film Labour of Love won the FEDEORA award for the best debut at the festival’s Venice Days section in 2014, while his second film, Jonaki premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018. Labour of Love also won the National Film Award for the best first film of a director.

Inspired by true events, the film is the director’s homage to Calcutta and follows the life of a bereaved mother desperately trying to find a new identity, love and independence, but soon realizes that she is not the only scavenger in a city brimming with hunger.

“Venice is a dream festival for any filmmaker and we are extremely grateful and excited to be back with a Bengali film about the city, especially on the 100 birth centenary of Satyajit Ray,” Sengupta said in a statement.

He calls the film a culmination of personal feelings and emotions for the city and its people, especially as it tries to catch up to the rapidly changing world.

“Leveraging real characters and actual events, the film is my effort to chip away the various layers of the previously communist city to reveal a human condition that is tragic and yet full of hope and joy.

“The film highlights the aspirations and struggles of people gasping for breath in an ever-expanding metropolis. For the viewer, I have tried to create a real glimpse into the murky waters of Calcutta, with colourful characters, all trying very hard to find a corner of their own without drowning,” he said describing the film.

Along with screen veterans such as Sreelekha Mitra and Bratya Basu, the film features an ensemble cast including Satrajit Sarkar, Arindam Ghosh, Reetika Nondine Shimu and Anirban Chakrabarti along with young debutant Shayak Roy.

A cast of non-professional actors, including Sengupta’s own father, Tridib Sengupta, has also featured in significant roles.

The film is shot by Palm d’Or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s cinematographer Gokhan Tiryaki, and the music is composed by Dutch composer Minco Eggersman.

Presented by Wishberry Films and produced by For Films in association with Catherine Dussart Productions (France) and DUOFilm AS (Norway), the film is supported by Cannes L’Atleier, NFDC Film Bazaar, Sorfond and CNC cinema du monde.

Once Upon A Time in Calcutta will compete with 18 other films including 'Pilgrims', 'Amira', 'Atlantide', 'The Falls', 'A Plein Temps', '107 Mothers', 'White Building' and 'True Things'.

Last year, director&nbsp;Chaitanya Tamhane’s 'The Disciple' was selected in the main competition of the Venice International Film Festival while Ivan Ayr-directed&nbsp;Meel Patthar&nbsp;(Milestone), was selected in the Horizons segment, an international competition dedicated to films representing new aesthetic and expressive trends in the world cinema.

National award-winning filmmaker Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third Bengali feature film Once Upon A Time in Calcutta has been selected in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section of the 78th Venice International Film Festival.

National award-winning filmmaker Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third Bengali feature film Once Upon A Time in Calcutta has been selected in the Orizzonti (Horizons) section of the 78th Venice International Film Festival. It is the only film from India to have its world premiere at the prestigious film festival, to be held from September 1 to 11. This year’s line-up of the festival was unveiled by artistic director Alberto Barbera and Roberto Cicutto, president of La Biennale di Venezia on Monday. Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s debut film Labour of Love won the FEDEORA award for the best debut at the festival’s Venice Days section in 2014, while his second film, Jonaki premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018. Labour of Love also won the National Film Award for the best first film of a director. Inspired by true events, the film is the director’s homage to Calcutta and follows the life of a bereaved mother desperately trying to find a new identity, love and independence, but soon realizes that she is not the only scavenger in a city brimming with hunger. “Venice is a dream festival for any filmmaker and we are extremely grateful and excited to be back with a Bengali film about the city, especially on the 100 birth centenary of Satyajit Ray,” Sengupta said in a statement. He calls the film a culmination of personal feelings and emotions for the city and its people, especially as it tries to catch up to the rapidly changing world. “Leveraging real characters and actual events, the film is my effort to chip away the various layers of the previously communist city to reveal a human condition that is tragic and yet full of hope and joy. “The film highlights the aspirations and struggles of people gasping for breath in an ever-expanding metropolis. For the viewer, I have tried to create a real glimpse into the murky waters of Calcutta, with colourful characters, all trying very hard to find a corner of their own without drowning,” he said describing the film. Along with screen veterans such as Sreelekha Mitra and Bratya Basu, the film features an ensemble cast including Satrajit Sarkar, Arindam Ghosh, Reetika Nondine Shimu and Anirban Chakrabarti along with young debutant Shayak Roy. A cast of non-professional actors, including Sengupta’s own father, Tridib Sengupta, has also featured in significant roles. The film is shot by Palm d’Or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s cinematographer Gokhan Tiryaki, and the music is composed by Dutch composer Minco Eggersman. Presented by Wishberry Films and produced by For Films in association with Catherine Dussart Productions (France) and DUOFilm AS (Norway), the film is supported by Cannes L’Atleier, NFDC Film Bazaar, Sorfond and CNC cinema du monde. Once Upon A Time in Calcutta will compete with 18 other films including 'Pilgrims', 'Amira', 'Atlantide', 'The Falls', 'A Plein Temps', '107 Mothers', 'White Building' and 'True Things'. Last year, director Chaitanya Tamhane’s 'The Disciple' was selected in the main competition of the Venice International Film Festival while Ivan Ayr-directed Meel Patthar (Milestone), was selected in the Horizons segment, an international competition dedicated to films representing new aesthetic and expressive trends in the world cinema.

Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s 'Once Upon A Time in Calcutta' to premiere at Venice Film Festival 2021

'Nomadland'&nbsp;director Chloe Zhao will join fellow Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho on the main jury at this year's Venice International Film Festival, organisers said on Wednesday. 
 
The judging line-up for the 78th edition of the festival held in the Italian lagoon city will also include 'Widows'&nbsp;and 'Harriet'&nbsp;actress Cynthia Erivo and filmmaker Alexander Nanau, a nominee at this year`s Oscars for the documentary 'Colectiv'.

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Virginie Efira, star of this month's Cannes Film Festival contender 'Benedetta', actress Sarah Gadon, known for 'Alias Grace'&nbsp;and 'Enemy', and Italian director Saverio Costanzo complete the line-up. 
 
The festival earlier this year had already announced "Parasite" director Bong as the president of the jury, which hands out the event`s main Golden Lion prize. 'Nomadland'&nbsp;won the award at Venice last September. 
 
This year's festival runs from September 1-11.

'Nomadland' director Chloe Zhao will join fellow Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho on the main jury at this year's Venice International Film Festival, organisers said on Wednesday.

'Nomadland' director Chloe Zhao will join fellow Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho on the main jury at this year's Venice International Film Festival, organisers said on Wednesday. The judging line-up for the 78th edition of the festival held in the Italian lagoon city will also include 'Widows' and 'Harriet' actress Cynthia Erivo and filmmaker Alexander Nanau, a nominee at this year`s Oscars for the documentary 'Colectiv'. Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty ahead of rape trial in Los Angeles Virginie Efira, star of this month's Cannes Film Festival contender 'Benedetta', actress Sarah Gadon, known for 'Alias Grace' and 'Enemy', and Italian director Saverio Costanzo complete the line-up. The festival earlier this year had already announced "Parasite" director Bong as the president of the jury, which hands out the event`s main Golden Lion prize. 'Nomadland' won the award at Venice last September. This year's festival runs from September 1-11.

Chloe Zhao joins fellow Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho on Venice festival jury

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated reboot of the sci-fi classic 'Dune' will have its world premiere&nbsp;at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. 
 
The movie starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac will premiere on September 3 at Venice’s Sala Grande.

The movie, based on Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction bestseller, was originally slated to hit theatres last year.

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it was pushed to this October. Now the movie is making its world premiere a few weeks early at the Venice Film Festival.&nbsp; 
 
The Venice Film Festival is currently slated to kick off on September 1st.&nbsp; 
 
The movie is set in the dystopian future and revolves around a family which is given charge of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. While they seek to establish a stronghold, the family encounters enemies in the form of giant sandworms. 
 
The official synopsis of Dune reads, “A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.” 
 
Venice is one of the Warner Bros favourite, the screening of 'Dune' continues a long tradition of the production house&nbsp;major titles premiering in Venice following&nbsp;mega-blockbuster films as 'Joker', 'A Star Is Born' and 'Gravity', each of the movie went on to global box office success and awards glory including an Oscar win.&nbsp; 
 
'Dune' is scheduled for a simultaneous release in theatres via Warner Bros. and on HBO Max on October 1.

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated reboot of the sci-fi classic 'Dune' will have its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. The movie starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac will premiere on September 3 at Venice’s Sala Grande.

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated reboot of the sci-fi classic 'Dune' will have its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. The movie starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac will premiere on September 3 at Venice’s Sala Grande. The movie, based on Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction bestseller, was originally slated to hit theatres last year. Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it was pushed to this October. Now the movie is making its world premiere a few weeks early at the Venice Film Festival. The Venice Film Festival is currently slated to kick off on September 1st. The movie is set in the dystopian future and revolves around a family which is given charge of the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. While they seek to establish a stronghold, the family encounters enemies in the form of giant sandworms. The official synopsis of Dune reads, “A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.” Venice is one of the Warner Bros favourite, the screening of 'Dune' continues a long tradition of the production house major titles premiering in Venice following mega-blockbuster films as 'Joker', 'A Star Is Born' and 'Gravity', each of the movie went on to global box office success and awards glory including an Oscar win. 'Dune' is scheduled for a simultaneous release in theatres via Warner Bros. and on HBO Max on October 1.

‘Dune’ to have world premiere at Venice Film Festival ahead of its release

Australian director Roderick MacKay braved COVID-19 restrictions to make a 'daunting'&nbsp;trip to the Venice film festival, where his debut feature 'The Furnace'&nbsp;premieres on Friday. 
 
MacKay had to get permission from Australian authorities to leave his own country, quarantine in Rome for two weeks before travelling to Venice, and will have to quarantine again when he goes back to Australia.

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"Travelling during this time in history is sort of just a little bit daunting for any purpose," 33-year old MacKay, who filmed a video of his journey and self-isolation on his mobile for Reuters, said in an interview. 
 
"But to be doing so, to come to a top tier festival like Venice, to have your debut film premiere on the world stage, it`s certainly a whole other layer of dauntingness," he said, adding he was happy and honoured to be at the world`s oldest film festival.

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"The Furnace", which is in the Horizon section outside the main competition, tells the little known story of cameleers brought to Australia by the British empire from India, Afghanistan and Persia in the second half of the 19th century and the local Aboriginal people they befriended.

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The Venice film festival is the first such international event to go ahead in front of live audiences since the coronavirus pandemic shut much of the movie world down. It runs until Sept 12.

Australian director Roderick MacKay braved COVID-19 restrictions to make a 'daunting' trip to the Venice film festival, where his debut feature 'The Furnace' premieres on Friday.

Australian director Roderick MacKay braved COVID-19 restrictions to make a 'daunting' trip to the Venice film festival, where his debut feature 'The Furnace' premieres on Friday. MacKay had to get permission from Australian authorities to leave his own country, quarantine in Rome for two weeks before travelling to Venice, and will have to quarantine again when he goes back to Australia. Also read: Venice Film Festival 2020: Tilda Swinton accepts Golden Lion with 'Wakanda Forever' "Travelling during this time in history is sort of just a little bit daunting for any purpose," 33-year old MacKay, who filmed a video of his journey and self-isolation on his mobile for Reuters, said in an interview. "But to be doing so, to come to a top tier festival like Venice, to have your debut film premiere on the world stage, it`s certainly a whole other layer of dauntingness," he said, adding he was happy and honoured to be at the world`s oldest film festival. Also read: Venice Film Festival opens with tribute to coronavirus victims "The Furnace", which is in the Horizon section outside the main competition, tells the little known story of cameleers brought to Australia by the British empire from India, Afghanistan and Persia in the second half of the 19th century and the local Aboriginal people they befriended. In pics: 'The Disciple' to 'Pieces of a Woman': Films chasing top prize at Venice Film Festival The Venice film festival is the first such international event to go ahead in front of live audiences since the coronavirus pandemic shut much of the movie world down. It runs until Sept 12.

Australian filmmaker Roderick MacKay braves double COVID quarantine for Venice festival