Venice's Closing Act: A Bold Choice or a Safe Bet? The 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival has chosen Giovanni Veronesi's "Dio Ride" as its closing film.
The Italian director's previous works have explored nuanced human relationships, but "Dio Ride" marks a deliberate departure from his usual thematic preoccupations.
Based on the synopsis, the film tells the story of Frate Leopoldo da Casamacchia, a friar who spoke about God in ways unprecedented for 17th century Italy.