COVID-19 doesn't stop Venice Film Festival

Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton

Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton Source: AAP Photo/Domenico Stinellis

The 77th Venice Film Festival opened on Thursday 3 September. This edition has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it went ahead applying all safety measures.


Even on the red carpet many stars wore masks and observed social distancing.

Cinema expert Sandra Bordigoni reports from Venice where she is taking part in the Festival.

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