Franceschini appoints new president of Venice Biennale: he is producer Roberto Cicutto, president of Istituto Luce

Cultural Heritage Minister Dario Franceschini has appointed the new president of Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia: he is film producer Roberto Cicutto. He succeeds economist Paolo Baratta, president from 2008 to the present. Born in Venice in 1948, he is one of Italy’s most successful producers. He began his film career very young and in 1978 founded the production company Aura Film with which, in 1988, he would win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival with the film The Legend of the Holy Drinker. Meanwhile, in 1984, he had started another production company, Mikado Film, which continued its activities until 2010. Again, in 1993 it was the turn of Sacher Distribuzione. Appointed a Commendatore in 1994, along with other film personalities, he became Director of the International Film Market in 2009, and was for several years a member of the Council of Ace (Atelier du Cinéma Européen), EFA (Euyropean Film Academy) and the Experimental Center of Cinematography. He has been president and CEO of Istituto Luce-Cinecittà srl since 2009.

“A prestigious candidacy for one of Italy’s most important cultural institutions,” Franceschini said, wishing Cicutto “good work for this fantastic new challenge.” “In recent years,” the minister pointed out, “the Biennale has undergone a process of renewal in all areas of activity and has increased its already remarkable reputation on the international scene. This has been possible thanks to the valuable work of Paolo Baratta and his team, whom I thank. I am sure that Baratta, with his authority, will continue his commitment to La Biennale.”

Pictured: Roberto Cicutto

Franceschini appoints new president of Venice Biennale: he is producer Roberto Cicutto, president of Istituto Luce

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