One of the most important film festivals in the world began yesterday: the Venice Festival, which opened with Joe Wright's film "Atonement," starring Keira Knightley (pictured) and screened at the opening ceremony. The play was presented by the Italian actress Ambra Angiolini.
According to the press, the film - an adaptation of a novel by Ian McEwan - about a girl who makes a false accusation with tragic results and tries to atone for her mistake, did not completely convince the public. «LI saw the script when Joe gave it to me and I cried, and I think any script that makes you cry is worth it. "Keira said at the press conference.
The only Spanish -and Spanish-speaking- film in competition for the Golden Lion is "In the city of Sylvia", by José Luis Guerín, starring Pilar López de Ayala. There, the urban adventures of a young artist who are looking for a woman present in his memory is narrated. There is very little dialogue on the tape, of which we can see the trailer here.