Global Information75th Venice International Film Festival information
 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | First Man |
|---|---|
| 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]
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- ^ "Guillermo Del Toro to Head Venice Film Festival Jury". Variety. 12 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Ryan Gosling's Neil Armstrong movie to open Venice Film Festival". BBC News. 19 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Riondino to host Venice opening, closing". ANSA. 6 June 2018. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "The 75th Venice International Film Festival". fg-arttravelint.com. 27 August 2018. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Venice Film Festival: Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma' Wins Golden Lion (Complete Winners List)". Variety. 8 September 2018. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2018.