Alberto Barbera
Alberto Barbera is an influential Italian film director and the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival. He is known for his efforts to modernize the festival and promote inclusivity within the film industry. Recently, Barbera announced a shift in terminology at the festival, replacing the term 'madrina' (female godmother) with 'conduttrici' (female presenters), emphasizing a more active and equitable role for women in the event.
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Alberto Barbera remembered Redford as a global cinema icon and shared a personal memory of him.
Redfort, Trump: «Era il più hot. Per molti anni è stato il migliore»
Italy· 2025-09-16
Alberto Barbera is the director of the Venice Film Festival, where Fernanda Torres served on the jury.
No aniversário de 60 anos de Fernanda Torres, confira a história da atriz em 60 fotos
Brazil· 2025-09-15
Alberto Barbera was the director of the Venice Film Festival for 24 years.
Переможці Венеційського кінофестивалю: до чого тут Україна
Ukraine· 2025-09-09
Alberto Barbera, the festival director, commented on the thematic coherence of the festival's program.
Venedig: Jim Jarmusch gewinnt Goldenen Löwen mit „Father Mother Sister Brother“. - Kultur
Germany· 2025-09-07
Alberto Barbera predicted that the film would have a strong impact on the audience.
Φεστιβάλ Βενετίας: Χρυσός Λέοντας στο “Father Mother Sister Brother” του Τζιμ Τζάρμους
Greece· 2025-09-06
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director who announced the return to a cinema of reality at the Venice Film Festival.
A la Mostra de Venise, le documentaire dame le pion à la fiction
France· 2025-09-05
Alberto Barbera is the festival director who confirmed the festival's political neutrality.
Kur palikuši ziedi un cilvēki? Venēcijas kinofestivāls tuvojas noslēgumam / Diena
Latvia· 2025-09-04
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival who chose to include 'La voz de Hind' in the competition.
El festival de Venecia se estremece con ‘La voz de Hind’, una niña palestina de seis años asesinada por el ejército israelí en 2024 | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2025-09-04
Alberto Barbera warned that the film would have a strong impact on the audience.
A Venise, un film choc pour "donner une voix" aux victimes de Gaza
Monaco· 2025-09-03
Alberto Barbera stated that the festival would not withdraw invitations to certain actors.
sejanje miru na rdeči preprogi
Slovenia· 2025-08-31
Alberto Barbera responded that the festival is a cultural institution and does not correspond to make political statements.
Miles de personas se manifiestan por Gaza en medio del Festival de Venecia | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-30
Alberto Barbera, the Venice film festival director, called Kim Novak 'a rebel at the heart of Hollywood'.
‘I held on to what’s important’: Kim Novak on Hitchcock, Trump and her Venice lifetime achievement award | Venice film festival
United Kingdom· 2025-08-30
Alberto Barbera is the director of the Venice Film Festival.
Venice Film Festival kicks off with ‘La Grazia’ and questions about Gaza
Taiwan· 2025-08-30
Alberto Barbera is the director of the Venice Film Festival who collaborated with Emanuela Fanelli for the ceremonies.
Emanuela Fanelli: «Dissacrare è l'attitudine di noi romani. Quando tornavo a casa mio padre diceva: è arrivata la Duse»Italy· 2025-08-29
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
George Clooney y Emma Stone brillarán en la Mostra de Venecia
Venezuela· 2025-08-28
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director who responded to the calls for censorship regarding the actors at the festival.
"Un atto di Mattarella mi ha ispirato"
San Marino· 2025-08-28
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
Quem passou pelo primeiro dia do Festival de Veneza 2025Brazil· 2025-08-28
Alberto Barbera, the artistic director of the festival, was humorously critiqued by Emanuela Fanelli for his emphasis on the artistic qualities of the event.
Le Festival de Venise 2025 célèbre le pouvoir d’empathie du cinéma pour son ouvertureFrance· 2025-08-28
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
Alberto Barbera, directeur artistique de la Mostra de Venise : « Il y a un retour à un cinéma de la réalité »France· 2025-08-28
Alberto Barbera is the director of the Venice Film Festival.
‘La gracia’, de Paolo Sorrentino, inaugura el festival de Venecia con emoción, risas y dilemas morales | Cine: estrenos y críticasSpain· 2025-08-27
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival who praised Werner Herzog's relentless pursuit of cinematic boundaries.
„Auksinis liūtas“ už viso gyvenimo nuopelnus bus įteiktas vokiečių režisieriui Werneriui Herzogui
Lithuania· 2025-08-27
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice film festival and has stated that they will not withdraw invitations to artists.
Activists hope to shift Venice film festival’s focus on to crisis in Gaza | Venice film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
La masacre en Gaza sacude el festival de cine de Venecia más repleto de estrellas que se recuerda | Cine: estrenos y críticasSpain· 2025-08-27
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
Le festival de Venise s'apprête à accueillir le gratin du cinéma mondialMonaco· 2025-08-27
Alberto Barbera is the artistic director who defends the Biennale's stance on current events.
LaBiennale e le proteste ProPal: «Si fa rumore se i bambini muoiono»Italy· 2025-08-26
Alberto Barbera is the director of the festival and hopes to reignite public interest in cinema.
Le speranze del cinema, in un anno non esaltante: un miracolo a Venezia per riportare la gente nelle saleItaly· 2025-08-26Alberto Barbera is the Artistic Director who commented on the long run-times of films at Venice.
What to look for at the Venice Film FestivalTaiwan· 2025-08-26
Alberto Barbera is mentioned in relation to Emanuela Fanelli's character's prophecy about being asked to be a madrina.
Mostra del Cinema, la conduttrice della serata inaugurale: «Soffro per i palestinesi ma non ne parlerò a Venezia»Italy· 2025-08-26
Alberto Barbera is mentioned as the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
Appello degli artisti Propal: la Biennale di Venezia ritiri l'invito a Gal Gadot e Gerard ButlerItaly· 2025-08-25
Alberto Barbera is mentioned as the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival.
Appello degli artisti Propal: la Biennale di Venezia ritiri l'invito a Gal Gadot e Gerard ButlerItaly· 2025-08-25