“Is it your theory not to have a theory?” Zeitgeist Films has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Taking Venice, a remarkable true story from art history. This premiered at DOC NYC last year and is opening in limited theaters starting in May. The film received critical acclaim at the 2023 Rome Film Festival, Sao Paulo Film Festival, and Fort Lauderdale Festival. The documentary uncovers the true story behind rumors that the 1964 Venice Biennale was rigged – by the U.S. Government and a team of highly placed insiders – so that their chosen artist, Robert Rauschenberg, would win the grand prize. “This fun caper movie explores the true story behind the rumors… With an extraordinary cast of experts and insiders from the art world and extensive archival footage, the [doc] reveals the plans of ambitious curator Alan Solomon and pioneering art dealer Leo Castelli to win the 1964 Grand Prize for American artist Robert Rauschenberg and fight Communism with culture.” There are more & more docs recently revealing strange but true stories (also see: Neither Confirm Nor Deny). This story looks unbelievable fascinating to dive into. // Continue Reading ›
The Real Story of the ’64 Venice Biennale in ‘Taking Venice’ Doc Trailer
