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LE BIG STORY đ°
Venice 2025 Opens in Style with Sorrentino, Stone and Sandler
The 82nd Venice International Film Festival launched with grace and subtlety, before diving headfirst into complex and haunting narratives on day one of the competition.
UN CAFĂ WITH âïž
We Want to Strengthen South-South Coproductionsâ â Mohammed Reda Benjelloun, Director of the Moroccan Film Center
At the Venice Production Bridge, Morocco takes center stage, reflecting the country's growing global visibility and vibrant new wave of filmmaking.
SPONSORED BY THE MOROCCO CINEMA CENTER
CENTRE CINĂMATOGRAPHIQUE MAROCAIN:
- Promoting Moroccan film;
- Supporting the film industry;
- Regulating Production, Distribution, Exploitation;
- Maintaining the archive of film heritage.
FROM THE CANALS đ¶
Wallonie-Bruxelles Imagesâ director highlights Belgiumâs rising presence at Venice, and beyond in an unprecedented year for international exposure.
Discover the impressive scope of French and French-co-produced works selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
Earlier this week, we sat down with La Mostraâs Artistic Director Alberto Barbera who reflects on a high-profile selection, global challenges in film funding, and standout titles.



