This film is in competition at Venice.
con-COR-so — stress on second syllable. Clear 'r' sound, rolled or tapped.
Discuss a film selected for the main competition at a major film festival. Used in cultural conversation, film journalism, and knowledgeable cinema discussion. Signals awareness of the film festival circuit.
'In concorso' means 'in competition' — selected for the main prize competition at a festival. Venice ('Venezia') awards the Golden Lion ('Leone d'Oro'). The main competition is 'Concorso Principale'. Films 'in concorso' are considered the most important of the festival.
Ha vinto il Leone d'Oro.
It won the Golden Lion.
Venice's top prize — equivalent of the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
È fuori concorso ma è molto atteso.
It's out of competition but highly anticipated.
'Fuori concorso' = not competing for prizes but shown at the festival.
Il festival inizia il 27 agosto.
The festival starts on 27 August.
Venice Film Festival runs late August–early September.
The Venice Film Festival ('La Mostra') is held at the Lido di Venezia every September and is the world's oldest film festival (founded 1932). For Italians, it is a major cultural event — jury selections and award outcomes are widely reported in national news.