Important Presence of the Vivendi Group as Sponsor of the 80th Venice International Film Festival

Regulatory News:

Vivendi (Paris:VIV) will be actively present in Venice as sponsor of the 80th Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia which will take place from August 30 to September 9, 2023.

The Canal+ original series D'Argent et de Sang directed by Xavier Giannoli and featuring Vincent Lindon, Niels Schneider and Ramzy Bedia, will have its world premiere in the official selection of the Biennale Cinema 2023. This series, produced by Curiosa Films, is based on the incredible story of the carbon tax scam. It will be broadcast exclusively on Canal+ this fall and distributed internationally by Studiocanal.

Vivendi and Canal+ Group are partners of a panel organized on September 1 by Screens of Tomorrow,

a movement initiated by a hundred French audiovisual and film industry professionals who want to tell stories that highlight a more inclusive and sustainable society. Founding members of Screens of Tomorrow, Vivendi and Canal+ Group contribute to the international exposure of this initiative. The panel will bring together European industry professionals who will explain how they tackle these issues. Three guides will be presented, which serve as a means for reflecting upon writing and storyline development routines to create new reference points for viewers.

Canal+ is once again the exclusive broadcaster of the event in France and in several other European countries, as well as in French-speaking Africa. It will cover the red carpet, with broadcasts of the opening and closing ceremonies, a daily live show from Venice, and an exceptional cinema line-up including movies awarded at the Venice International Film Festival’s 2022 edition.

Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Chief Executive Officer of Vivendi, stated: "We are delighted to once again be a sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Our active presence throughout the event reflects our commitment to culture and diversity. We are proud of the exceptional offering that Canal+ is providing exclusively to its subscribers for this event, which helps it achieve the international prominence the Mostra deserves. Our commitment alongside the Biennale di Venezia is also part of Vivendi's desire to play an important role in the development and promotion of Italian culture."