Festival (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Festival is a drama film directed by Pupi Avati, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The annual film festival in Venice is, of course, an ideal place to make a film (how come no-one has thought of it before). Everything is there in Pupi Avati's Festival: the famous hotels Des Bain and Excelsior on the Lido, the shimmering sandy beach which captivated Visconti. The film was made last spring and exploits the presence of passing film stars such as Jack Nicholson. We see the hysterical press conferences, where journalists and experts ask intelligent questions-without listening to the answers.
Who’s in it. Festival stars Massimo Boldi as Franco Melis, Gianni Cavina as Renzo Polpo, Massimo Bonetti as Pigi and Irene Grazioli as Elisabetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Festival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Festival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Festival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Festival (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Festival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Festival worth watching?
- Festival holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Festival?
- Festival stars Massimo Boldi, Gianni Cavina, Massimo Bonetti, Irene Grazioli and Paola Quattrini.
- When was Festival released?
- Festival was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.