Julia von Heinz's Venice Film Fest Challenge: "Stay Awake!"
Famed filmmaker Julia von Heinz brings her family along for the ride at the Venice Film Fest. The 48-year-old global sensation, known for her project "And Tomorrow the Whole World", joins the jury this year. Her spouse and one of her kids tag along, with both her partner and son eager to catch some flicks in Venice as well.
Speaking about the films worthy of recognition, von Heinz hopes for something fresh and innovative, saying, "I'd love it to show me something new, even in filmmaking techniques." She's on the hunt for something that resonates with her and reflects our modern times, she shared during Variety magazine's reception at the Hotel Danieli on the Grand Canal in Venice.
The Venice Film Festival unfolds from August 28 to September 7. With a total of 21 contenders vying for the top honor, the Golden Lion, von Heinz has barely watched a handful of films thus far. "Two, three films a day, the length is quite a challenge here," she admits. "I'm looking forward to it, I'll gear up — nodding off isn't an option, not even for a moment."
In Venice, she's "completely engrossed" in movie viewing. The wealth of films available, coupled with her interest in seeing some that aren't in competition, keeps her entertained. She mentioned "September 5" by Tim Fehlbaum about the 1972 Munich Olympics attack as an instance.
Shortly after, von Heinz's first international feature film "Treasure" with Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry will grace the silver screen (release on September 12).
Intrigued by the diverse array of films available during the Venice Film Festival, von Heinz emphasizes that there are many options to explore, even some that aren't competing for the Golden Lion award.
Additional Insights:
- The 2023 Venice Film Festival, where Julia von Heinz was part of the jury, spanned from August 30 to September 9. The jury included renowned filmmakers and actors such as Isabelle Huppert., James Gray, Andrew Haigh, Agnieszka Holland, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Abderrahmane Sissako, Giuseppe Tornatore, Julia von Heinz, and Zhang Ziyi[2][3].
- The specific films competing for the Golden Lion award at the 2023 Venice Film Festival are not detailed in the sources. Although it is mentioned that the jury's deliberations lasted longer than typical, suggesting a highly competitive lineup[2].
- There is no information provided in the sources about Julia von Heinz's personal viewing habits or strategies to remain alert during screenings.
[1] Flickering Myth. (2023). Julia von Heinz on Joining the Venice Film Festival Jury for 2023. [2] Variety. (2023). Venice Film Festival Jury Deliberations Run Longer Than Usual, Sources Say. [3] Deadline. (2023). Venice Film Festival Lineup Announced.
