 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | The Ides of March |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Damsels in Distress |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion – Faust Silver Lion – Cai Shangjun (People Mountain People Sea) |
| Hosted by | Vittoria Puccini |
| Festival date | 31 August – 10 September 2011 |
| Website | Website |
The 68th annual Venice International Film Festival was held in Venice, Italy between 31 August and 10 September 2011.[1] American film director Darren Aronofsky was announced as the Head of the Jury.[2] American actor and film director Al Pacino was presented with the Glory to the Film-maker award on 4 September, prior to the premiere of his upcoming film Wilde Salomé.[3] Marco Bellocchio was awarded with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in September.[4] The festival opened with the American film The Ides of March, directed by George Clooney,[5] and closed with Damsels in Distress by Whit Stillman.[6]
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- ^ "Darren Aronofsky to head Venice film festival jury". BBC News. 27 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
- ^ "Al Pacino to receive special award at Venice Festival". BBC News. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
- ^ "Cannes Film Festival to honour jailed Iranian directors". BBC News. 11 May 2011. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (22 June 2011). "Venice confirms 'Ides' as opener". Variety. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- ^ "68th Venice Film Festival – Damsels in Distress [Closing Film] – Whit Stillman". labiennale.org. Archived from the original on 24 September 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2018.