Giovanni Veronesi’s ‘Dio Ride’ To Close Venice Film Festival

Giovanni Veronesi's latest film, titled ‘Dio Ride,’ has been selected to close the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The screening will take place out of competition on September 7, 2024. The film, written and directed by Veronesi, is described as loosely based on true events and is set in the mid-1600s. Festival organizers noted that the movie's narrative resonates with contemporary issues.

‘Dio Ride’ features a cast including Giovanni Veronesi himself, alongside actors Paolo Bonacelli, Antonio Catania, and Andrea Sartoretti. The film's synopsis highlights a story that explores themes relevant to the present day, despite its historical setting. This marks Veronesi's return to the Venice Film Festival, where his previous work has been showcased.

The selection of ‘Dio Ride’ for the closing night ceremony places it in a prominent position within the festival's program. The Venice International Film Festival, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, is scheduled to run from August 28 to September 7, 2024. The festival will announce its full lineup of films competing for the Golden Lion and other awards in the coming weeks.