Venice Opener is the real "first man" of Damien Chazelle

While Damien Chazelle is working anxiously in the editing room on his last epic space cut "The First Man" of Universal, he will now have to finish it in time for the opening of the 75th Venice International Film Festival (August 29 to September 8). "The Land" of Chazelle also opened Venice in 2016 to win six Oscars, including the best director.

With Ryan Gosling in the role of Neil Armstrong, the mission movie focuses on preparing the astronaut for his untimely landing. and historic walk. Claire Foy ("The Crown") with Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Corey Stoll, Ciaran Hinds, Christopher Abbott and Patrick Fugit

Last year, Venice opened with "Downsizing" by Alexander Payne, who was nominated for accompanying actress SAG and the Golden Globe for Hong Chau; The Oscar winners are Birdman, Gravity and Black Swan. The jury of the competition is directed by Guillermo del Toro, who debuted "The Shape of Water" in Venice before his four Oscar wins, including Best Picture.

The film festival plays begin to take place; On Wednesday, the New York Film Festival announced the "Roma" of Alfonso Cuaron (Netflix) as its centerpiece gala, but still has to select its opening and closer. "Roma" is scheduled to premiere in Venice, with "A Star is Born" by Bradley Cooper (Warner Bros.). The Toronto International Film Festival will announce its first programming news next week.

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