Jim Carrey's Andy Kaufman Possession Documentary Premieres at Venice 74
On the eighth day of the 74th Venice International Film Festival, the musical 'Ammore e malavita' by the Manetti Bros. garnered extended applause, showcasing Naples as a city of both allure and controversy. Films spotlighting Naples included 'Nato a Casal di Principe' directed by Bruno Oliviero, 'L'Equilibrio' from Vincenzo Marra, and 'Gatta Cenerentola'. The red carpet was graced by Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz for 'Loving Pablo'. A significant moment of the day was the world premiere of Chris Smith's documentary 'Jim & Andy: the Great Beyond', which featured behind-the-scenes glimpses of Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman. Additionally, Warwick Thornton's 'Sweet Country', a contemplative western set in early 20th-century Australia, was also presented, addressing themes of inequality and violence.
Key facts
- Day eight of the 74th Venice International Film Festival featured the musical 'Ammore e malavita' by the Manetti Bros.
- The film 'Ammore e malavita' received a long applause at its screening in Sala Grande.
- Naples is a central theme in multiple festival films including 'Nato a Casal di Principe', 'L'Equilibrio', and 'Gatta Cenerentola'.
- Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz appeared on the red carpet for 'Loving Pablo', where they play Pablo Escobar and Virginia Vallejo.
- Chris Smith's documentary 'Jim & Andy: the Great Beyond' premiered at the Pala Biennale.
- The documentary uses behind-the-scenes footage from Milos Forman's 'Man on the Moon', shot by Kaufman's girlfriend and buried for over twenty years.
- Jim Carrey fully embodied Andy Kaufman on and off set, even getting into physical fights with close friends.
- Warwick Thornton's western 'Sweet Country' was screened in competition, set in early 20th-century Australia.
- 'Sweet Country' features sublime photography contrasting vast landscapes with human violence.
Entities
Artists
- Warwick Thornton
- Manetti Bros
- Bruno Oliviero
- Vincenzo Marra
- Javier Bardem
- Penelope Cruz
- Pablo Escobar
- Virginia Vallejo
- Jim Carrey
- Andy Kaufman
- Tony Clifton
- Chris Smith
- Milos Forman
- Courtney Love
- Mariagrazia Pontorno
- Irene Fanizza
Institutions
- Venice International Film Festival
- Pala Biennale
- Artribune
- Labiennale.org
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Naples
- Australia
- Casal di Principe