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Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle will
once again kick off the 11 days of red carpet premieres and
parties in the picturesque Italian city later this summer, two
years after his critically-acclaimed musical "La La Land" opened
the 2016 edition of the world's oldest film festival.
Chazelle reunites with his "La La Land" lead actor Ryan Gosling,
who portrays Armstrong, for the movie, which also stars "The
Crown" actress Claire Foy.
Based on the book by James R. Hansen, "First Man" follows
Armstrong from 1961 to 1969 as NASA worked to land a man on the
moon.
Commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong set foot on the
moon on July 20, 1969, famously saying: "That's one small step
for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."
"It is a very personal, original and compelling piece of work,"
festival director Alberto Barbera said in a statement.
"(The film is) wonderfully unexpected within the context of
present day epic films, and a confirmation of the great talent
of one of the most important contemporary directors of American
cinema."
Chazelle, 33, said he looked forward to screening the film's
world premiere at the festival.
"I am humbled by Venice's invitation and am thrilled to return,"
Chazelle said. "It feels especially poignant to share this news
so close to the moon landing's anniversary."
The 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival will run from Aug.
29 to Sept. 8.
(Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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