[1] American film director William Friedkin was presented with a lifetime achievement award.

[2] Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci was the president of the jury.

[3][4] Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, was the opening film of the festival.

[5] Italian actress Eva Riccobono hosted the opening and closing nights of the festival.

[6] The Golden Lion was awarded to the Italian documentary film Sacro GRA.