This year, despite the writers’ and actors’ strike in Hollywood, the Italian film festival welcomed Damien Chazelle, Jane Campion, Adam Driver and Patrick Dempsey. Back to extraordinary holidays.
An unusual traffic jam occurred in front of the Excelsior Hotel pontoon. To the water taxis whose ballet stirs up the waters of Venice more than ever. Passengers who have crossed the bay to reach the Lido, where Mostra is held until September 9, are about to walk the most coveted red carpet of the season. But, when their boats are at anchor, redouble their precautions to set foot (often on stiletto heels) on solid ground without a little jolt. Everyone is going to attend the movie screening tonight, Thursday, August 31st FerrariMichael Mann’s latest film (Warmth, Pledge)
Head beforehand to the Campari Lounge, which has taken up residence in an Italian bay not far away. red carpet. Behind the bar of the red-walled establishment stands a pillar decorated with bottles of the brand, which is the official supplier of the event. A chance to taste a Spritz Campari while admiring Lido Beach. Then comes the moment of walking the red carpet surrounded by curious people, Italian celebrities, influencers and photographers. Yesterday, the president of the jury Damien Chazelle, the jury of the festival Jane Campion and the hero of the film Pierfrancesco Favino were already accepted. CommanderBy Eduardo de Angelis.
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Seven minutes of standing ovation
Suddenly the cheers of the fans are heard. Flashing flashes. Actors Patrick Dempsey and Adam Driver were recently run over by a car Ferrari. Despite the writers’ and actors’ strike, as well as the absence of their co-stars Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, the couple, who are using the franchise to introduce the film, responded to the event. Thus, he gives himself the game of selfies and interviews, posing for photographers. Finally, Adam Driver greets filmmaker Michael Mann, who he pleases with a warm handshake, and the film crew joins the Sala Grande, where the public is about to discover the feature film centered on the life of Enzo Ferrari.
The performance was greeted with thunderous applause and a seven-minute standing ovation in front of a tearful Adam Driver. Head to Terrazza Mediterranea for a risotto and fruit tart dinner at 10pm. Afterwards, the final festival participants return to the Excelsior Hotel pontoon for a nighttime crossing of the bay, the monuments of which have been deserted by tourists.
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Unused hotel
The next day, early risers attend the show at Sala Darsena poor creaturesThe story of Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo’s strange journey and awakening. A session accompanied by laughter and applause, which delighted the audience. On the same day, festival participants reveal the much-awaited event finally dawnby Saverio Costanzo, The wonderful story of Henry SugarBy Wes Anderson or even calculation, By Pablo Laren.
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At night, Campari opens the doors of the Hotel des Bains to its guests, a disused facility with a magical charm, the decoration of which is painted with futurism for the occasion. Near the entrance are bellmen in 3.0 clothes and sunglasses. Inside, a vintage counter, behind which fake room keys are displayed, adjoins a room displaying an AI-generated video. Visitors are offered to take photos in brand colors. But also in front of a sophisticated camera that allows them to shoot in slow motion.
A little further away, on a terrace above a colonnaded and majestic wooded garden, sits another Campari bar, around which a crowd gathers. The festivities continue with a display of dancers dressed as grooms while guests set the dance floor on fire. And that the magnificent hotel is closing its doors again. After a short night’s sleep, the lucky ones will be able to discover Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s latest film to hit Netflix and screened in competition on Saturday, September 2.
Source: Le Figaro
