Venice again notices Lili Horvát: her new film opens the prestigious festival program
Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lili Horvát's first English-language film, "Notes from the Mars", will premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
- The romantic drama, starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, is the opening film for the Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days) competition program.
- The film, supported by the National Film Institute and produced as an international co-production, will be released in Hungarian cinemas in the winter.
Hungarian director Lili Horvát is set to make her international mark with her latest film, "Notes from the Mars." The romantic drama, her first entirely in English, has been selected as the opening film for the prestigious Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days) section at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
The film boasts a notable cast, featuring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend in the lead roles. Produced as an international co-production with support from the National Film Institute, "Notes from the Mars" represents a significant step in Horvát's career, bringing her work to a global stage.
Following its world premiere in Venice, the film is scheduled for release in Hungarian cinemas during the winter. It will be distributed by Mozinet, marking its anticipated arrival for local audiences after its international debut.
Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.