Venice Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Masterclasses and Conversations

Ethan Hawke, Sigourney Weaver, and Richard Gere among notable figures leading sessions at the 81st edition of the festival.

Masterclasses will feature Sigourney Weaver, Peter Weir, Ethan Hawke, and Pupi Avati.
Conversations to include Richard Gere, Nicola Piovani, and Claude Lelouch.
Festival scheduled from August 28 to September 7 at the Lido.
Events will be held at the new Match Point Arena, accommodating more attendees.
All sessions will be available via livestream on the festival's website.