Venice Diary Day 5: A Bicycle in the Gala Theatre, Harmony Korine’s Cigar and Late Night Libations on the Lido

Venice Diary Day 5: A Bicycle in the Gala Theatre, Harmony Korine’s Cigar and Late Night Libations on the Lido

As a seasoned gamer who’s been to more virtual reality gaming conventions than I can count, let me tell you that the Venice Film Festival feels like a dream come true! The mix of real-life and augmented reality is something straight out of my favorite games.


A Bicycle in the Gala Theatre

On Saturday morning, an authorized visitor casually tried to roll his bike into the Grand Hall, prompting immediate action from security. Upon being halted, the guest countered with, “However, there’s a lot of empty room in the lobby.”

Harmony Korine’s Lighted Cigar

Harmony Korrine appears at the press event for his mind-bending film, “Baby Invasion,” which was filmed using augmented reality with a multiplayer viewpoint and smokes a large cigar that doesn’t set off any alarms. When asked about distribution plans, Korine puffs on his cigar and retorts, “Who said I want to distribute it?!” To everyone’s amusement, a masked Baby Invader also attends the conference, responding only by shaking his head in response to questions.

The Brazilian Lady with the Bird’s Nest on Her Head

During the festival, a woman is observed with what seems like a bird’s nest on her head. She belongs to the team of the Brazilian film “Manas“, competing at the Giornate degli Autori. The “headpiece” is actually a traditional indigenous good-luck accessory called Tererè.

Journalists Finally Catch a Break — Part One

Starting this fall, Netflix will host numerous interviews at the Hotel Excelsior’s poolside. The international press office has made an announcement, signaling that there will be ample opportunities for interviews ahead. At last, the journalists can celebrate with a round of toasts.

Journalists Finally Catch a Break — Part Two

In the evening, it’s planned that “The Brutalist” featuring Adrien Brody will be shown. This lengthy film (about 4 hours) is in competition, and unexpectedly, the organizers decide to reintroduce a break during the movie. At first, the journalists are puzzled, but they rise to stretch their legs. Suddenly, a countdown appears on the screen, the lights dim, and there’s a flurry of activity as everyone rushes back to their seats.

Late Night on the Lido

However, how should one conclude a night at the festival? With a sgroppino at Maleti’s Bar. The recipe calls for 300g of lemon sorbet, 20cl of extra dry prosecco, and 5cl of vodka. As for those abstaining from alcohol, they are the responsible ones who ensure everyone else reaches home safely.

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2024-09-01 20:54