 Official festival poster by Lorenzo Mattotti. | |
| Opening film | Parallel Mothers |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Il Bambino Nascosto |
| Location | Venice, Italy |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Awards | Golden Lion: Happening |
| Hosted by | Serena Rossi |
| No. of films | 92 |
| Festival date | 1 – 11 September 2021 |
| Website | www |
The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021.[1]
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was the Jury President of the main competition, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror.[2][3] Serena Rossi hosted the opening and closing nights.[4] The Golden Lion was awarded to Happening directed by Audrey Diwan.[5]
- ^ "Director Bong Joon Ho President of the Venezia 78 International Jury". 15 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2021). "'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho to Head Jury at Venice Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (15 January 2021). "Venice Film Festival: 'Parasite' Director Bong Joon Ho Set As 2021 Jury President". Deadline. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2021 | Serena Rossi to host the opening and closing nights of Venezia 78". La Biennale di Venezia. 29 April 2021.
- ^ "French abortion drama 'Happening' wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival". France 24. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.