Hanway Films Boards Luca Guadagnino's Bertolucci Doc

Hanway Films has acquired international sales rights for "Joie De Vivre," a documentary about the acclaimed Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci, directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film is slated for its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, which runs from August 28 to September 7, 2024. Specifically, Guadagnino's "Director's Cut" of the documentary, which spans seven hours in total, will be screened in two distinct parts. The first installment is scheduled to be shown on September 8, with the second part following on September 9. Prior to the screening of the first part, Luca Guadagnino will be honored with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award, a prestigious recognition presented annually at the Venice Film Festival to an emerging filmmaker whose work represents a significant contribution to contemporary cinema. This award acknowledges Guadagnino's directorial achievements and his growing influence in the film industry. The documentary "Joie De Vivre" aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Bertolucci's life and career, delving into his cinematic legacy and artistic vision. Bertolucci, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 77, was renowned for his visually striking and thematically complex films, including "The Conformist" (1970), "Last Tango in Paris" (1972), and "The Last Emperor" (1987), the latter of which won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Guadagnino, known for his own distinctive directorial style in films such as "Call Me By Your Name" (2017) and "Bones and All" (2022), brings his unique perspective to this tribute to Bertolucci. The collaboration between Hanway Films, Guadagnino, and the subject of Bertolucci's work signifies a significant event in the festival circuit, promising a comprehensive and artistically significant cinematic experience for audiences and industry professionals alike. Hanway Films, a prominent independent film sales and distribution company, will now be responsible for the worldwide distribution of "Joie De Vivre," seeking to secure international distribution deals and bring the documentary to audiences beyond the festival circuit. The Venice Film Festival, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, provides a high-profile platform for "Joie De Vivre" to gain critical attention and generate market interest.