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5 MBB-funded films at the Venice Film Festival, 3 MBB-funded XR experiences at Venice Immersive

Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s MARIA #MBBFunded

Berlin / Potsdam / Venice - Veni, vidi: Venezia! The 81st Venice Film Festival rolls out the red carpet once again, presenting 5 MBB-funded films as world premieres in the official program.

MARIA | Competition - Concorso
Pablo Larraín
Komplizen Film 

RIEFENSTAHL | Fuori Concorso - Non Fiction
Andres Veiel
Vincent Productions

THE WITNESS | Orizzonti - Extra 
Nader Saeivar
ArtHood Films

SANATORIUM UNDER THE SIGN OF THE HOURGLASS | Venice Days
Quay Brothers 
Match Factory Productions

BOOMERANG | Venice Days
Shahab Fotouhi
New Matter Films

 

Kirsten Niehuus, CEO Film Funding, MBB: "Venice is showing its love for cinema once again. We are excited about the glamorous world premieres of the 5 MBB-funded films on the Lido and wish all participating filmmakers from Berlin-Brandenburg a fantastic festival, especially director Julia von Heinz, who is part of the International Jury this time."

 

We are also delighted about 3 MBB-funded XR experiences at Venice Immersive!

DUCHAMPIANA |  Biennale College Cinema – Immersive
mYndstorm productions

BODY/MEMORY | Venice Production Bridge
Daring House

RESONANZ | Venice Production Bridge
AnotherWorld VR 

Other familiar faces on site include funding recipient Pedro Harres (FROM THE MAIN SQUARE, WINGSPAN), who will present LALALABYRINTH at the market, and Marion Burger (EMPEROR), who is part of the International Jury.

Venice Immersive is the Extended Reality section of the Venice International Film Festival and is considered the most important competition and exhibition for XR worldwide.

La Biennale Cinema takes place from August 28 to September 7, 2024.