Renowned Italian auteur Nanni Moretti is making a momentous return to the Lido, with his latest feature film “Succederà Questa Notte” officially selected for the main competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The prestigious event will host the world premiere of the drama as it contends for the coveted Golden Lion.

“Succederà Questa Notte“

The selection marks a historic milestone for Moretti, representing his first time competing in the official Venice lineup in nearly forty years. The filmmaker previously competed on the Lido in 1981 with “Sogni d’oro”—which earned the Special Jury Prize—and later screened “Palombella Rossa” out of competition in 1989.

“Succederà Questa Notte” adapts material from “Legami”, a short story collection by acclaimed Israeli author Eshkol Nevo. This marks Moretti’s second collaboration stemming from Nevo’s literary universe, following his 2021 Cannes entry “Tre Piani”. Moretti co-wrote the screenplay alongside frequent writing partners Federica Pontremoli and Valia Santella.

Starring Jasmine Trinca and Louis Garrel in the lead roles, the film explores complex human bonds and intimate emotional crossroads. The ensemble cast also features Hippolyte Girardot, Angela Finocchiaro, Melina Åkerman, Elena Lietti, Andrea Lattanzi, Antonio De Matteo, and Moretti himself. Produced by Sacher Film and Fandango in collaboration with Rai Cinema, the film will be released theatrically in Italy by 01 Distribution on December 3, 2026.

At the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, “Succederà Questa Notte” joins a robust lineup of international and Italian cinema vying for top honors. Moretti will compete in the main selection alongside fellow filmmakers, including Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard”, Florian Zeller’s “Bunker”, Casey Affleck’s “Company”, Ali Asgari’s “Kami nour”, Andrea Pallaoro’s “The Echo Chamber”, Marco Bechis’s “Ritorno a Buenos Aires”, and Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine”.

From Bruneck to Venice

Born in Bruneck, South Tyrol, Italy, Moretti will turn 73 on August 19, 2026. From September 2-12, 2026, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will run in Venice, Italy.

Bruneck sits roughly 150 kilometers north of Venice’s famous lagoon. While one is an alpine haven of German-Italian mountain culture and the other a maritime jewel of the Adriatic, the two cities share deep historical, economic, and geographic connections.

Historically, Bruneck served as a vital trading hub along the trade routes linking Northern Europe across the Alps to the Venetian Republic. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, timber, silver, and copper mined in the Puster Valley were transported south toward Venice’s busy shipyards and international markets. In return, Venetian spices, textiles, and luxury goods traveled up into the Alpine valleys.

Today, this connection thrives through tourism and regional mobility. Bruneck forms part of the broader Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol connection to the Veneto region, linked by scenic railways and highways. Travelers frequently combine the crisp mountain air and winter sports of Bruneck with the romantic canals of Venice in a single Northern Italian journey.

Bound by centuries of trade and a shared Northern Italian heritage, Bruneck and Venice together showcase the stunning diversity of Italy’s landscape—from alpine peaks to lagoon waters.