Shortly after the Venice bow of “Officer and a Spy,” Polanski faced new allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. He was leading his life in France for decades until he came back into the global spotlight in 2019 with the Lido premiere of “An Officer and a Spy” and scooped the Grand Jury Prize. in 1978 after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. Polanski, who will turn 90 in August, fled the U.S. There was no comment from RAI Cinema and the Venice Film Festival. Producer Luca Barbareschi, who heads Eliseo Entertainment, declined to be interviewed for this article.

That said, Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera is not averse to launching Polanski’s latest, if it’s good. But the festival’s selection committee has not seen the film yet. Roman Polanski gives us an absurd, black and provocative comedy,” read the film’s promotional materials.Īccording to well-placed sources, “The Palace” has been submitted to Venice, which runs Aug. Millionaire guests from all over the world prepare to enter the New Millennium, amidst quirks, vices and extravagance. “It’s Decemand the luxurious The Palace Hotel is preparing for the most anticipated New Year ever. 'Casino Royale' Bond Girl Caterina Murino Set as Venice Film Festival Master of Ceremoniesĭamien Chazelle to Preside Over Venice Film Festival Competition Jury, Alice Diop, Jonas Carpignano to Head Other Juriesīesides announcing the release date, production company Eliseo Entertainment and RAI Cinema have also issued a dippy decadent poster featuring actress Lilia Zahner – who in “The Palace” plays the wife of a Russian ambassador – with her crowned head in a plate of lentils. Other key cast members include German actor Oliver Masucci (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”) Portugal’s Joaquin De Almeida the U.K.’s Bronwyn James (“The Dig”) and Italy’s Fortunato Cerlino (”Gomorrah”).īeyond Cannes: Are Zendaya, Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper Already Packing Their Bags for Venice Film Festival? Italy’s RAI Cinema, which is a main backer of Polanski’s new film, has slated a September 28 local release date via its 01 Distribuzione unit for “The Palace,” which has an ensemble cast including Mickey Rourke, John Cleese and Fanny Ardant.

Roman Polanski’s “The Palace” has been set for release in Italian theatres in September, prompting speculation that the controversial director’s black comedy set in a posh hotel in the Swiss Alps resort of Gstaad on the eve of the new millennium could be launching from the Venice Film Festival.

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