83rd Venice Film Festival Opens with Danny Boyle's 'Ink' and George Clooney's Career Golden Lion
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday, showcasing the world premiere of 'Ink', directed by Danny Boyle and featuring performances by Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy. George Clooney was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, posing for photos alongside his wife Amal, festival director, and Laura Dern. 'Ink' tells the story of Rupert Murdoch's early days and the establishment of The Sun, with a screenplay by James Graham, adapted from his 2017 play. Additionally, Alina Marazzi's 'La ragazza con la Leica', inspired by Helena Janeczek's novel about photojournalist Gerda Taro, was screened in the Orizzonti section. The festival continues until Saturday, September 12, with daily updates from Il Post's podcast 'Dicono che è bello, a Venezia'.
Key facts
- The 83rd Venice International Film Festival began on Wednesday evening.
- The festival opened with the film 'Ink' directed by Danny Boyle.
- 'Ink' stars Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy.
- George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
- Laura Dern presented the award to Clooney.
- George Clooney was photographed with his wife Amal.
- 'Ink' is about Rupert Murdoch's early career and founding of The Sun.
- The screenplay was written by James Graham, based on his 2017 play.
- The festival will conclude on Saturday, September 12.
- In the Orizzonti section, 'La ragazza con la Leica' by Alina Marazzi was shown.
- The film is based on Helena Janeczek's novel about Gerda Taro.
- Il Post will produce a daily podcast about the festival.
Entities
Artists
- Danny Boyle
- George Clooney
- Amal Clooney
- Jack O'Connell
- Guy Pearce
- Claire Foy
- Laura Dern
- Rupert Murdoch
- James Graham
- Alina Marazzi
- Helena Janeczek
- Gerda Taro
- Robert Capa
- Gabriele Niola
Institutions
- Venice International Film Festival
- Il Post
Locations
- Venice
- Italy