Venice Film Festival 2011

September 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

It’s good to see so many non-English speaking films, actors & directors competing at the Venice Film Festival.  Winners were announced on 10 September 2011 and include:

  • the Golden Lion award for the best film Faust, a German legend, by the Russian director Alexander Sokurov
  • the Silver Lion award for the best director Shangjun Cai (China – Hong Kong) for the film Ren Shan Ren Hai (People Mountain People Sea)
  • best actress to Danie Yip from Hong Kong in A Simple Life. Read more

Lions at the Venice Film Festival

September 10, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

The ‘Lions’ will come out again at the 66th Venice Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia) in Italy between 2 and 12 September 2009. The ‘Lions’ are the Lion Awards given to the films within different categories at this prestigious film event. The Golden Lion is given for Best Film.  Read more

La finale Di UEFA Champions League 2009

May 20, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

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We’ve gone all Italian this week! This year’s UEFA Champions League Final will be held in the Stadio Olimpico, Rome on the 27th May 2009. FC Barcelona will play Manchester United FC in what could be an explosive football match.   A five-day celebration of football kicks off in Rome’s historic centre on Saturday 23rd May with the official opening of the UEFA Champions Festival. Read more

La Dolce Vita 2009

January 15, 2009 by · 1 Comment 

Experience The Sweet Life at La Dolce Vita, the annual celebration of the Italian good life in London.   The UK’s most influential Italian lifestyle event is returning to London Olympia in March 2009 for its fifth year! Renowned to deliver an authentic Italian experience for trade and consumer visitors alike.   Read more