The 76th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, took place at Venice Lido from August 28 to September 7, 2019. This edition was officially recognized by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association) and aimed to promote international cinema as art, entertainment, and industry. Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel presided over the main competition jury, which awarded the Golden Lion to Todd Phillips' film "Joker". The festival opened with "The Truth" by Hirokazu Kore-eda and closed with "The Burnt Orange Heresy" by Giuseppe Capotondi. Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement were presented to director Pedro Almodóvar and actress Julie Andrews.