“Cinema is in great shape,” declared French movie icon and festival jury head Isabelle Huppert during the awards ceremony.
Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga (and her gigantic engagement ring) add star power to Venice Film Festival
The charismatic duo, with director Todd Phillips, received an 11-minute standing ovation at the world premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux.
Organized by La Biennale di Venezia and running until September 7, the festival will showcase a selection of world-class films, and Venice’s Lido island is indeed the perfect venue for a host of star-studded events, as well as panels with filmmakers and actors.
