The Venice Film Festival is one of the few major cultural events in Europe taking place, despite fears that resurgent coronavirus infections could force its cancellation at any time
VENICE—Organizing the Venice International Film Festival, one of the few major cultural events in Europe taking place despite the coronavirus, has been a daily test of Roberto Cicutto’s nerves.
The head of the cultural institution that stages the festival, which runs from Sept. 2-12, feared that resurgent infections could force the event’s cancellation at any time, and that travel bans could impede the attendance of stars and fans alike.
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