The second day of the Venice Film Festival proved to be busy with the competition films kicking off.
One of the most notable films to premiere at the festival was Mia Wasikowka's Australian film "Tracks." The film, directed by John Curran ("The Painted Veil"), scored good reviews with David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter stating, "A journey of arduous physical challenges and incalculable spiritual rewards is evocatively rendered in this superb adaptation."
Meanwhile, Justin Chang of Variety stated, "Mia Wasikowska gives a fine, flinty performance in this beautifully rendered adaptation of Robyn Davidson's international bestseller."
The movie is currently seeking U.S. distribution will next play at Toronto Film Festival.
Another movie to play at the festival was "A Street in Palermo," which is competing for the Golden Lion. However, thie movie scored weak reviews. Jay Weissberg of Variety worte, "Emma Dante uses a scalpel lightly coated with black humor to dissect Sicilian society in this thinly stretched debut feature."
Deborah Young of the Hollywood Reporter also disliked the film. "A face-off between two obstinate women drivers in a slum alleyway quickly runs into tedium."
In the market a few films were picked up. The documentary "Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater" was picked up by Film Buff, which will distribute the film digitally next year. Meanwhile, Swipe Films acquired international sale for Sebastian Sepulveda's "The Quispe Sisters."
One film that has many buyers interested is "Some Girls," which has yet to premiere at the festival. The film by Argentina's Santiago Palavecino went through the Cannes Cinefoundation program and is becoming one of the most talked about films on the market.
The Venice Film Festival continues through Sept. 7.
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