From Venice, a plea to reopen movie theaters shut by virus Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has joined a chorus of voices at the Venice Film Festival urging the reopening of movie theaters after coronavirus lockdownsVENICE -- Spanish director Pedro Almodovar has joined a chorus of voices at the Venice Film Festival urging the reopening of movie theaters and a return to cinema normality after coronavirus lockdowns, saying films are meant to be seen on the big screen, not at home. They went ahead with the first major COVID-era film festival convinced they needed to chart a path forward for a film industry hard-hit by the lockdowns. Daniele Luchetti’s family drama “Ties” received a sustained round of applause when it opened the festival on Wednesday night. “When I ask myself how I might adequately express my gratitude for this honor, words fail me,” she said. What it means to be about to see a film, in Venice.

Source: ABC News September 04, 2020 06:11 UTC