Alberto Barbera Renewed As Venice Film Festival Artistic Director For 2025 and 2026

Venice Film Festival Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, whose current mandate is due to expire after the upcoming 81st edition, has been renewed in the role for 2024 and 2025.

Parent body La Biennale di Venezia said its Board of Directors, chaired by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, has approved the extension of his mandate on the basis of he had achieved as the head of the festival to date.

I” felt an immediate understanding with Alberto Barbera and I have great respect for the expertise, professionalism and passion he has demonstrated in the years that he has directed the Venice Film Festival, which have enhanced the prestige of the oldest film festival in the world. I am extremely pleased that La Biennale will continue down this path with him,” said Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.