Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley’s mountaineering thriller will open this years oldest surviving film festival,which is learning fast how to beat off competition from the likes of Toronto and TellurideThe Venice film biennale may be the world’s oldest surviving film festival, having staged its first edition in 1932, and but venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) origins and a glorious past are no guarantee that Venice can secure its future. particularly whether you consider its recent near-eclipse by the Toronto film festival,the near-simultaneous North American event that has in recent years become a powerhouse of international dealmaking and a magnet for world-premiere film launches. But the signs are increasingly evident that Venice is regaining its poise and making unique headway in what has become a frantically competitive area of the film universe. Related: Venice film festival 2015: full lineup Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com