is a big fan of Venice, having successfully used the Lido as a launchpad for films such as Joker, A Star Is Born and Gravity, which all leveraged their Venice debuts to box office and Oscar success.
Villeneuve directed Dune from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth based on Herbert’s novel.
Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.
Herbert’s book is an enduring classic but has proved tricky to adapt for the big screen.