The cinema does not stop either. In September, respecting the safety provisions, there will be the Venice International Film Festival. An announcement awaited by many, not only for the large economy that gravitates around the sector, but also for all cinema fans. But it will be a totally renewed edition. Social distancing must be taken into account, and every precaution necessary to avoid contagion. So few screenings, few actors present, few accredited press. But the emergency Covid could not stop one of the most important Italian kermesse. And so 'as happened for example in Turin with the Book Fair, even the Lagoon is preparing to welcome lovers of the sector. But with many rules to respect. But let's see how the Film Festival is being organized.
The Venice Film Festival at the time of Covid
The international event is known to gather thousands of people in Venice. It is therefore unthinkable this year, with a pandemic like the one we are experiencing, that it can happen as usual. But it will be a particular edition, certainly between masks and social distancing. To announce that the Mostra del movies of Venice there would have been the mayor Luigi Brugnaro followed by the president of the Region Luca Zaia, who confirmed the advances. "It will be done in early September - Zaia specified -. And I think it's a good sign".
A special edition for the Venice Film Festival: that of rebirth
And so we begin to lay the foundations: the focus will be on security measures, social distancing, but also the organization of videoconferences and online "primes". But it seems that the red carpet and the great international guests will not be given up. It will be necessary to wait for the guidelines, but journalists from the international press will not be present. Thus the films will most likely be presented electronically and press conferences will be held online. Then reduced capacity rooms for projections, large safe entrances and exits, sanitation after each projection.
The "red carpet" could be there but in a private and reduced form. And it will still be a meaningful experience. Che projects the lagoon city to promote the rebirth of Italy and of the entire sector of culture and entertainment, in serious difficulty due to the emergency. And why not if everything goes as planned maybe it will lead the way for many other events partners., which inevitably will have to take into account the new post Covid rules.
Few international guests: a cinema exhibition especially for Italians
And great space will be given to our cinema. Films by Italian directors are likely to be more advantaged, because they will be able to reach Venice with less difficulty. While for foreign productions a lot will be focused on the use of digital.
A few months ago, the presence was announced by actress Cate Blanchett, as president of the jury. So she could be leading the jury. Once again a woman chosen for this important role, as already last year with the presence of the Argentine director Lucrecia Martel, while in 2017 at Annette Bening.
The traditional feast of the Redeemer is back with a great symbolic value
In Venice, then, there will also be the Feast of the Redeemer. The summer event that hosts many visitors every year. But also for this event a reorganization is being considered. No parades, no regattas. But limited admissions and mandatory masks. This was announced by the mayor, confirming that it will take place on 18 and 19 July. And then the feast of the Redeemer has a great symbolic value: it is celebrated every year in July to remember the end of the plague epidemic of 1575-1577. A way to remember the grace received by the city and perhaps hope this year that the pandemic will end not only for Italy but also for the whole world.
