Venice Days International Award

Went to Kill your Darlings.




On the occasion of its tenth edition, for the first time Venice Days has created its own international award for a film from the entire Official Selection. This prize joins the Europa Cinemas Label for best European film and the prizes awarded by FEDEORA (the Federation of Film Critics of Europe and the Mediterranean).

The award for the event film at Venice Days 2013 goes to:
Kill Your Darlings by John Krokidas

The jury motivated its decision with the following statement:
"The film is a work of highly creative filmmaking. Thanks to a rigorous choice of style and an original approach, it is sure to leave its mark on the new season in American film, one which reconciles the expectations of audiences, cinephiles, and the cultural legacy of the last century. With its spectacular performances, powerful score, and startling, sophisticated cinematography, the film became a genuine event at Venice 70."