Venice Classics 2024 Film Reviews

The Venice Classics section of the Venice Film Festival showcases restored versions of classic films and documentaries about cinema. It pays tribute to the rich history of film by highlighting both timeless masterpieces and lesser-known gems.

Below are audio reviews of five films that were featured in Venice Classics section as part of the 2024 Venice Film Festival. These reviews are part of Cinephile Corner, a regular series of audio reviews by TFV’s Matt Micucci, celebrating cinema’s diversity, history and culture.

The Gold of Naples

Directed by Vittorio De Sica (1954 / Italy) – Venice Classics 2024 Opening Film

La Notte

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni (1961 / Italy, France)

Bend of the River

Directed by Anthony Mann (1952 / USA)

Ecce Bombo

Directed by Nanni Moretti (1978 / Italy)

His Girl Friday

Directed by Howard Hawks (1940 / USA)

Cinephile Corner is a short series of reviews of randomly-chosen and diverse movies by TFV’s Matt Micucci, celebrating film culture in all its diversity.

Featured photo: Universal