'La La Land' director Chazelle's new flick to open Venice festival | Inquirer Entertainment

‘La La Land’ director Chazelle’s new flick to open Venice festival

/ 12:43 PM July 20, 2018

Damien Chazelle’s “First Man”, with Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, follows the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong in the years leading up to 1969, when he became the first man to walk on the moon. Image: Universal Pictures via AFP

“First Man”, the hotly-awaited new film from Damien Chazelle — Oscar-winning director of “La La Land” — will kick off the 2018 Venice Film Festival, organizers announced Thursday.

Chazelle’s latest movie follows the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong in the years leading up to 1969, when he became the first man to walk on the moon.

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“It is a personal, fascinating and original work… which confirms the great talent of one of the most important American directors of today,” said Alberto Barbera director of the festival, quoted in a statement.

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Following the success of Hollywood musical “La La Land”, which scooped six Oscars in 2017, “First Man” sees Chazelle team up once again with Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling, who plays the role of Armstrong.

Based on a book by James R. Hansen— the flick was written by US writer Josh Singer, who also won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 2015 drama “Spotlight”.

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Chazelle said it was an “honor” to be invited back to the prestigious festival where “La La Land” was also presented two years ago.

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The star-studded event kicks off on the 29 August and its full program is due to be unveiled next week.

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In April organizers announced they would be honoring Canadian director David Cronenberg with its Golden Lion prize for Lifetime Achievement. CC

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