Opening film | First Man |
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Closing film | Driven |
Location | Venice, Italy |
Founded | 1932 |
Awards | Golden Lion: Roma |
Hosted by | Michele Riondino |
Festival date | 29 August – 8 September 2018 |
Website | Website |
The 75th Venice International Film Festival was held from 29 August to 8 September 2018.
Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro was the Jury President of the main competition.[1][2] First Man, directed by Damien Chazelle, was the festival's opening film.[3] Michele Riondino was the host of the festival.[4]
The festival poster was made by Italian artist Lorenzo Mattotti, who designed it in the way "that attracts the eye, that attracts thought, but without revealing too much."[5]
The Golden Lion was awarded to Roma, directed by Alfonso Cuarón.[6]