The 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival is the first major in-person film fest to be held in the wake of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Attendees have to follow strict safety measures like mandatory face masks indoors, temperature scanners, and socially distanced screenings to reduce the risk of infection. The public is barred from the red carpet, and big stars are expected to be largely absent this year. The 77th edition of the festival runs from 02 to 12 September 2020.
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Biennale President Roberto Cicutto arrives for the opening ceremony and screening of 'Lacci' at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 02 September 2020.
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Spectators wearing a protective mask in the great hall of the Palazzo del Cinema await the start of the opening ceremony and screening of 'Lacci (The Ties)' at the 77th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice Italy, 02 September 2020.
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Director of the Cannes International Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux takes off his face mask prior to deliver a speech during the opening ceremony on the opening day of the 77th Venice Film Festival, on September 2, 2020 at Venice Lido, during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus.
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Jury President of the 77th Venice Film festival, Australian-US actress Cate Blanchett (Left) talks with Jury member of the 77th Venice Film festival, US actor Matt Dillon (Right) prior to the opening ceremony on the opening day of the 77th Venice Film Festival, on September 2, 2020 at Venice Lido, during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus.