So here we are. The programming teams headed by Artistic Directors Gaia Furrer (Giornate degli Autori), Beatrice Fiorentino (Settimana Internazionale della Critica) and Alberto Barbera (Cinema Department of La Biennale di Venezia) have viewed thousands of hours of cinema and are getting ready to drop their line-ups. This Friday we find out the selections for the Giornate degli Autori, next Monday the Venice International Critics’ Week unveils their line-up and on the second Xmas morning of the year (Tuesday) we find out which films are competing for the Golden Lion. As usual, we have compiled a list of predictions that cover all sections, based on a combination of insider information, validation from other sources, and educated guesses here they are.… Read the rest
