#american-cinema

#american-cinema

The series 'In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City' reveals how small towns, often perceived as wholesome, also harbor darkness akin to big cities.

Sennwald's insights reflect a profound understanding of cinema, combining intelligent critique with a passion that anticipates the evolving relationships between filmmakers, audiences, and the art itself.

“Films about the Vietnam War encapsulated American angst, showcasing disillusionment through narratives like Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter, from both personal and societal perspectives.”},{

This was the first Venice to take place since last year's SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. On one hand: The stars were back! On the other: American film production was shut down for a significant chunk of 2023, which is when many movies in this year's festival would have been trying to shoot.