It was to be expected. Blonde hairpresented in official competition at the Mostra, is not unanimous.
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Ana’s Tears
Moving away from the traditional approach of biofilm to tell the tragic story of Marilyn Monroe, one of the greatest American icons, Andrew Dominik offers an incandescent, exploded work that leaves no one indifferent. Brilliant for some, an insult to the memory of one of the most admired women in the history of the showbiz for the others, Blonde hair nevertheless rallies everyone on one aspect: the remarkable performance of Ana de Armas. The latter also burst into tears during the official screening on Thursday, marked by a 14-minute ovation.
A therapeutic effect for Roschdy Zem
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In addition to holding one of the main roles, Roschdy Zem co-wrote the screenplay for his film and is directing it. Mine was selected at the Mostra in official competition.
In Mine, which he co-wrote with Maïwenn and which he is directing, Roschdy Zem did not give himself the best role by playing a man whose professional life takes precedence over everything else, including romantic and family relationships. Little attentive to others, he is told his four truths in a green way the day when everything erupts during a family reunion. “This film had a therapeutic effect for my family and me, because it allowed us to empty our bags, to tell each other things, confided Roschdy Zem during a press conference. Through Mine, I was able to say whatever I wanted to say. How far can one go in one’s truth and what are the consequences? » Mine is in the running for the Golden Lion.
Oliver Stone is the apostle of nuclear
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Oliver Stone on his arrival at the official screening of Nucleara documentary feature presented out of competition at the 79e Venice Film Festival.
Oliver Stone was at the Mostra on Friday to launch a world premiere of a new documentary entitled Nuclear, presented out of competition. Inspired by the essay A Bright Future: How Some Countries Have Solved Climate Change and the Rest Will Follow, by academic Joshua S. Goldstein, the film is a decidedly optimistic plea for the use of nuclear energy. “We have to get away from the mentality of fear,” the filmmaker said at a press conference. In the movies, on TV, in the newspapers, everything about climate change is negative and depressing beyond comprehension. Joshua’s book gives hope and offers practical solutions. »