Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - (Page 56) Venice Film Festival Italy september 2–12, 2009 The world’s oldest cinematic festival, the Esposizione d’Arte Cinematografica was founded in 1932 as part of the 18th Venice Biennale, the city’s bi-annual celebration of the arts. Since then, it has taken place each year on the Lido, with major screenings held at the historic Palazzo del Cinema. The festival propelled such classic films as It Happened One Night and Grand Hotel, and helped introduce Japanese cinema to the world when Rashômon won the Golden Lion, awarded for best film, in 1951. Dissent within the Venetian arts community caused the cessation of awards between 1968 and 1980 when, as if to make up for lost time, Golden Lions were handed out to two films, Atlantic City and Gloria. Of the 21 films screened during the 2008 festival, top honors went to The Wrestler, which traces the comeback of retired wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson; the film also marks the return of actor Mickey Rourke, who stars in the title role. On location: Venice’s iconic gondolas. Toronto International Film Festival Canada september 2009: Dates TbA The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has grown in both size and relevance since its founding in 1976, when the then-named “Festival of Festivals” featured prize winners from other film events around the globe. Today TIFF — the largest festival in North America and among the most prestigious in the world — draws more than 300,000 people and is often considered the launch for Oscar contention. During a dizzying, dynamic 10 days, up to 400 films are screened around the city, many making their North American — or even world — debuts. The 2008 festival’s top honor, the People’s Choice Award, went to Slumdog Millionaire, the flashback of a teenager from the slums of Mumbai who gets arrested after he’s suspected of cheating on the Indian edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Given TIFF’s history, look for the movie to do well at the 2009 Academy Awards. Film festival posters adorn Old York Lane in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville district.
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Contents The World of Virtuoso The Art of Travel Golden Anniversaries Grand Slam Tennis In the Flow Celluloid Travels Top Destinations for 2009 The Perfect Ending Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 (Page Cover1) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 (Page Cover2) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - Contents (Page 1) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 2) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 3) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 4) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 5) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 6) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 7) Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 - The World of Virtuoso (Page 8) Virtuoso Insights - 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