Director Mario Monicelli and Japanese film noir will play the lead in two of the Festival retrospectives.

The work of Italian maestro Mario Monicelli and the specific treatment dedicated to film noir by Japanese cinema throughout its history will play the leading part in this year’s edition of San Sebastian Festival, to take place from 18-27 September.

The official 56th edition poster, sections and retrospectives were presented by Oscar Mariné at an event held on 9th May in San Sebastian. This prestigious designer has once again created the Festival graphics along the same lines as last year.