On Tuesday, the board of directors of the fest’s parent organization, the Venice Biennale — chaired by president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco — announced that they have approved Barbera’s appointment “for the years 2027 and 2028.”
In a statement the Biennale said that Barbera’s renewal had been agreed “in consideration of the results he has achieved in the recognized quality of the selections, in discovering and launching new talents on the international stage, in spreading and advancing the culture of cinema and in expanding audiences.”
The Biennale is basically extending Barbera’s current mandate, which was set to expire after the upcoming 2026 edition, for two more years. This does not rule out the possibility that Barbera could subsequently get another full-fledged mandate and stay on board even longer.
Barbera, who is the festival’s longest serving artistic director,…
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