31 aug 2023 4 Films In Official Selection At Venice Classics!

mk2 films proudly represents four films premiering in their new restoration in the Venice Classics selection at the 80th Biennale:

THE CREATURES  by Agnès Varda
“Fantasy and enigma, clarity and mystery, coexist in a way that is rare among filmmakers.” Olivier Assayas

New 4K restoration 4K curated by Cine-Tamaris and the CNC, with the support of She Echoes and Chanel.

Official screening: Friday, September 8th, 3:00 PM (Sala Corinto)

Introduction by Rosalie Varda

DEEP CRIMSON – DIRECTOR’S CUT by Arturo Ripstein
“A strange and deeply twisted romance which never strays from its uncompromising vision.” Los Angeles Times

This new Director’s Cut adds some 25 savage minutes to the original cut and has been restored and digitized in 4K from the original 35mm negative in Mexico by la Cineteca Nacional, IMCINE and the Churubusco Studios.

Official screening: Saturday, September 2nd, 11:15 AM (Sala Corinto)

Introduction by Marisa Paredes

HARMONICA by Amir Naderi

“A pionner of the Iranian new wave, having completed a half-dozen features before the 1979 Islamic revolution.” The New York Times

Official screening: Thursday, September 7th, 3:00 PM (Sala Corinto)

Restored in 4K by Roashana Laboratory.

Introduction by Amir Naderi

MOVING by Shinji Somai

“The best director of his generation.” Hirokazu Kore-Eda

New 4K restoration by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation

Official screening: Sunday, September 3rd, 11:15 AM (Sala Corinto)

Introduction by Ryusuke Hamaguchi