Margot Robbie, Andy Serkis Join Venice Film Festival's Immersive Lineup
The festival's Venice Immersive program will showcase 68 projects from 26 countries, featuring contributions from high-profile talent.
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- Margot Robbie, Andy Serkis, Omar Sy
The program will present 68 projects from 26 countries. Thirty of these works will play in competition, with 35 screening out of competition.
Which projects feature major stars?
Among the highlighted titles is "Galapagos: The Last Eden," a work directed by Anthony Geffen and voiced by Margot Robbie. Andy Serkis co-directs "Nevatars," which also features the voices of Daisy Ridley and Kathleen Turner.
Other notable projects include "Artou," directed by Abderrahmane Sissako and voiced by French actor and producer Omar Sy. The lineup also features "Bowie: Unseen Unheard," an immersive audio-visual work created from rare photos of David Bowie.
When and where is the festival?
The Venice Immersive program takes place on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, a short boat ride from the main Lido venue. The Venice Film Festival itself runs from September 2 to September 12.
Paul Raphaël, co-founder of Felix & Paul Studios, will serve as president of the Venice Immersive jury. He will be joined by Iranian filmmaker Négar Motevalymeidanshah and Belgian director and writer Kate Voet. The jury will award the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, Special Jury Prize, and Achievement Prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venice Immersive?
Venice Immersive is a dedicated sidebar of the Venice Film Festival focused on virtual reality, mixed reality, and other immersive media experiences.
Is Margot Robbie starring in a film at Venice?
Margot Robbie is contributing her voice to an immersive project titled "Galapagos: The Last Eden," which is part of the Venice Immersive lineup. She is not starring in a traditional feature film in the main festival competition.
Where can I see the full Venice Immersive lineup?
A full list of projects was included in Deadline's report.
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