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'La La Land' director Chazelle's new flick to open Venice festival
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This file photo taken on February 26, 2017 shows Damien Chazelle posing in the press room with the Oscar for Best Director during the 89th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. (AFP/Frederic J. Brown)
"First Man" the hotly-awaited new film from Damien Chazelle -- Oscar-winning director of "La La Land" -- will kick off the 2018 Venice Film Festival, organisers announced Thursday.
Chazelle's latest movie follows the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong in the years leading up to 1969, when he became the first man to walk on the moon.
"It is a personal, fascinating and original work... which confirms the great talent of one of the most important American directors of today," said Alberto Barbera director of the festival, quoted in a statement.
Following the success of Hollywood musical "La La Land," which scooped six Oscars in 2017, "First Man" sees Chazelle team up once again with Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling, who plays the role of Armstrong.
Based on a book by James R. Hansen -- the flick was written by US writer Josh Singer, who also won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 2015 drama "Spotlight".
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Chazelle said it was an "honour" to be invited back to the prestigious festival where "La La Land" was also presented two years ago.
The star-studded event kicks off on the 29 August and its full programme is due to be unveiled next week.
In April organisers announced they would be honouring Canadian director David Cronenberg with its Golden Lion prize for Lifetime Achievement.
