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On this day in history: Giuseppe Volpi born in Venice

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Businessman and politician Count Giuseppe Volpi of Misurata was born on 19th November, 1877 in Venice. He brought electricity to Venice and founded the Venice Film Festival.

Venice Film Festival The Golden Lion winner - Audrey Diwan

Venice Film Festival is very much a victory for women

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many of the winners at this year’s Venice Film Festival were women. The top awards went to films directed by women, while best screenplay went to Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in last Night in Soho which premiered at Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival: ‘Last Night in Soho’ inspired by Alfrred Hitchcock and Italian horror director Dario Argento

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British film-maker Edgar Wright said he drew inspiration from the likes of Alfred Hitchcock and Italian horror director Dario Argento to depict the dark side of London in his psychological thriller “Last Night in Soho”.