78th Venice International Film Festival

The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021.

78th Venice International Film Festival
Official festival poster by Lorenzo Mattotti.
Opening filmParallel Mothers
Closing filmIl Bambino Nascosto
LocationVenice, Italy
Founded1932
AwardsGolden Lion: Happening
Hosted bySerena Rossi
No. of films92
Festival date1 – 11 September 2021
Websitewww.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2021

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was the Jury President of the main competition, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror. Serena Rossi hosted the opening and closing nights. The Golden Lion was awarded to Happening directed by Audrey Diwan.

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