The world's oldest film festival has kicked off on the Lido di Venezia, setting the tone for its 83rd year with gritty documentaries, indie-gems, and a star-studded lineup. ⁣ ⁣ Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera says the hard-hitting line-up reflects filmmakers’ growing engagement with contemporary events. Read more on what to expect here: ⁣ tinyurl.com/y5ztjytr ⁣ ⁣ #VeniceFilmFestival #LaBiennaleDiVenezia #AlbertoBarbera #DannyBoyle