68th Venice International Film Festival

68th Venice International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmThe Ides of March
Closing filmDamsels in Distress
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden LionFaust
Silver LionCai Shangjun (People Mountain People Sea)
Hosted byVittoria Puccini
Festival date31 August – 10 September 2011
WebsiteWebsite
Venice Film Festival chronology

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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  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (22 June 2011). "Venice confirms 'Ides' as opener". Variety. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  6. ^ "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.