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Film Fest Masters: Clooney, Burstyn & More Share Secrets
25 Aug
Summary
- George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn to receive lifetime achievement awards.
- Masterclasses to be held at Lido's Match Point Arena and livestreamed.
- Guadagnino honored with Cartier's Glory to the Filmmaker Award.
The Venice Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for this year's highly anticipated masterclasses. Esteemed figures such as George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn are set to share their cinematic expertise.
These insightful sessions will be hosted at the Lido's Match Point Arena, a venue with a capacity of 250 guests. For wider accessibility, all masterclasses will be simultaneously livestreamed on the festival's official website, allowing global audiences to participate.
In addition to their masterclass appearances, both Clooney and Burstyn will be honored with the Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. French filmmaker Luc Besson is also scheduled to conduct a masterclass. Specific dates are set: Clooney's talk on September 3rd, Besson's on September 6th, and Burstyn's on September 8th, each at 4 p.m.
Furthermore, director Luca Guadagnino and Chloé Zhao will lead masterclasses focused on 'The Art and Craft of Cinema,' presented by Cartier. Zhao will engage in a conversation with cinematographer Lukasz Zal on September 4th, while Guadagnino, who will receive Cartier's Glory to the Filmmaker Award, will present his class on September 7th.
