Venice, Italy – The International Jury for the Venezia 82 Competition, chaired by American filmmaker Alexander Payne, has been announced. Joining him are an esteemed group of international directors and actors, including French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao.
Alexander Payne, known for his unique approach to storytelling, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and boasts an academic background in history and Spanish literature from Stanford, alongside a master’s degree in film directing from UCLA. His films, renowned for their skillful narrative structure and incisive humor, have garnered 24 Academy Award nominations and won twice for Best Adapted Screenplay for his works “Sideways” and “The Descendants.” His most recent project, “The Holdovers,” celebrated a Best Supporting Actress win at last year’s Oscars. Currently, Payne is preparing to shoot a new film set in rural Denmark, with aspirations to create a Western.
French director Stéphane Brizé has a portfolio of 11 feature films, with notable titles such as “Not Here to Be Loved,” “Mademoiselle Chambon,” “A Few Hours of Spring,” and “The Measure of a Man,” which earned him critical acclaim and awards, including Best Actor at Cannes for Vincent Lindon’s performance. His recent endeavors include “A Good Little Soldier,” starring Lindon and Alba Rohrwacher.
Italian filmmaker Maura Delpero has garnered recognition for her award-winning documentaries as well as her celebrated fiction debut “Maternal,” which won over 30 awards internationally. Her second film, “Vermiglio,” received the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival and has represented Italy at the Oscars, while also receiving nominations at major international awards like the European Film Awards and the Golden Globes.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, whose work includes the Cannes Palme d’Or winner “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” has made a significant mark on the international film scene. He founded Mobra Films and several other production companies and has been involved in numerous successful film festivals. Recently, he published “Tania Ionascu, my grandmother,” which has been translated into French and Italian.
Renowned for his social and political storytelling, Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has faced considerable challenges regarding censorship in Iran. His films have received over 80 international accolades. Among his notable works is “There Is No Evil,” which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. His latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” was recognized at Cannes, winning the Special Jury Prize and being selected as Germany’s official entry for the Academy Awards.
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres has had a distinguished career both on screen and stage, winning the Palme d’Or for Best Actress in 1986. She has collaborated with various renowned directors and has shed light on contemporary issues through her written works. Torres was recently nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “I’m Still Here,” which won the Best Screenplay award in Venice.
Chinese actress Zhao Tao began her career with the film “Platform” in 2000 and quickly became known for her profound performances in prominent films such as “Still Life,” which won the Golden Lion in Venice. Her work spans various genres, and her recent productions include “Caught by the Tides.”
The Venezia 82 Jury will award various official honors to feature films in competition, including the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film and the Silver Lion for Best Director. Additional accolades include awards for Best Actor and Actress, Best Screenplay, a Special Jury Prize, and the “Marcello Mastroianni” Award for promising young talent.
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