- The Classic Zone (every Sunday at 5:00 PM) on Novacinema2 will be dedicated to the unique Kim Novak who will be honored at this year’s 82nd Festival with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement – 4 films from the 1950s starring the American icon alongside legendary names like Frank Sinatra, Jack Lemmon, Rita Hayworth
- On a daily basis, Nova’s film critic, Poly Lykourgou will share all the news and atmosphere with daily reports on the Novacinema channels’ social media.
- And of course on EON On Demand you can watch your favorite films, whenever and wherever you want, even offline!
Nova participates once again in the Venice Film Festival, offering special cinematic tributes to its subscribers throughout September, marking the 82nd International Festival. From Monday September 1 to Sunday September 7, Novacinema 2 will screen two distinguished or nominated films from the Venice Biennale every night at 10:00 PM. Additionally, within the Classic Zone slot, airing every Sunday at 5:00 PM, four classic 1950s films starring Kim Novak will be presented (“Pushover” 7/9, “Pal Joey” 14/9, “Middle of the Night” 21/9 and “Bell, Book & Candle” 28/9), who will be honored this year with the Golden Lion for her lifetime achievement. Meanwhile, Nova‘s film critic, Poly Lykourgou, will share daily updates on the festival’s atmosphere and developments through the Novacinema channels’ social media.
The 82nd International Venice Film Festival is organized by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera, taking place at the Venice Lido from August 27 to September 6, 2025. The Festival is officially recognized by FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations). The Festival’s goal is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms – as art, entertainment and industry – in a spirit of freedom and dialogue.
Novacinema2 has prepared a special tribute featuring films that were distinguished or nominated, so subscribers will enjoy:
- Monday 1/9: 10:00 PM In the Valley of Elah, 12:10 AM Memory
- Tuesday 2/9: 10:00 PM The Sitting Duck, 12:10 AM L’evenement (The Event)
- Wednesday 3/9: 10:00 PM Priscilla, 12:00 AM Dogman
- Thursday 4/9: 10:00 PM Spencer, 12:00 AM Valeria is Getting Married
- Friday 5/9: 10:00 PM The Teachers’ Lounge, 11:45 PM Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
- Saturday 6/9: 10:00 PM One from the Heart, 11:40 PM The Sitting Duck
- Sunday 7/9: 10:00 PM Finalmente L’alba, 12:10 AM Priscilla
Meanwhile, September’s Classic Zone will offer unique black and white cinematic moments from the 1950s starring Kim Novak. Every Sunday (5:00 PM) on Novacinema2 subscribers will enjoy:
- 7/9: The crime film “Pushover” starring Kim Novak, Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone directed by Richard Quine. A police officer gets trapped in a dangerous deal when he falls in love with a woman accused of robbery. As the lines blur, he risks his career for deception and passion.
- 14/9: The musical “Pal Joey” which received 4 Oscar nominations starring Kim Novak, Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth directed by George Sidney. When charming Joey meets wealthy widow Vera, everything suggests he’s found the perfect match. But his encounter with beautiful Linda will ruin his plans.
- 21/9: The drama “Middle of the Night” starring Kim Novak, Fredric March, Lee Grant directed by Delbert Mann. A businessman in his 50s falls in love with his 24-year-old secretary, but as the relationship develops, they must face criticism from friends and family, as well as their own insecurities.
- 28/9: The comedy “Bell, Book & Candle” starring Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, James Stewart directed by Richard Quine. A modern witch casts a spell on her neighbor to sabotage his engagement, but she falls in love too, forcing her to choose between love and her magical powers.
For another year, Poly Lykourgou, Nova’s film critic, will be in Venice bringing you all the atmosphere of the 82nd International Film Festival with daily reports through the Novacinema channels’ social media. She’ll present which films will star this year, you’ll learn everything happening inside and outside the theaters and enjoy moments with the festival’s glamorous guests!
Enjoy the tributes on Novacinema2 and also On Demand on the EON platform whenever you wish, along with more than 6,000 films & series episodes. Additionally, the renewed EON On Demand service gives you the ability to watch your favorite films and series even offline.
