At the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel & La Scuola Grande Della Misericordia di Venezia.
Women’s Empowerment” through Cinematic Art at the service of humanity:
Around this cultural thread, the Better World Fund aims to raise awareness.
Since 2016, BWF, Better World Fund, a Paris-based, non-profit organization has been organizing
prestigious international events and inspiring cultural programs through concrete actions.
Following the successful and highly impactful Better World Fund Edition during the Cannes Film Festival, on May 21st and 22nd, 2023, our program in Venice promises to be rich, constructive and inspiring once again. In the sublime Palazzos of the Ca’Sagredo Hotel and the Misericordia di Venezia, influential
individuals from around the world will be gathered, driven by the desire to positively influence the future of our society.
As stated by Manuel Collas de la Roche, President and Founder of Better World Fund: “In the
heart of the magic of La Mostra, the BWF edition in Venice will celebrate women, and raise
awareness about the place and power of women in the film industry. Today, we are convinced that
the cinema industry holds a statutory role as a vector of social, educational and environmental
values. It is therefore essential to continue supporting and encouraging the involvement of women
in all aspects of the film industry in order to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all.”
With the Underlying mission of “Women’s Empowerment”, the Better World Fund will be supporting the Maria Callas Foundation, in honor of her centenary.
The Foundation aims to protect and promote the artistic work and
memory of Maria Callas, but also to maintain her authentic image,
according to the wishes of her family and founders. By collecting
archives from all over the world, including private collections and
donations, the Foundation preserves an exceptional archival
collection, ensuring its continuity and presentation to the public. The
Foundation’s mission is to search and gather these archives in order
to build a museum collection.
Maria Callas symbolizes a woman empowered by her talent and hard
work.
Besides her many unknown humanitarian actions, she used her voice and fame to draw public
attention to societal difficulties and to inspire other artists to act for a better world.
Maria Callas left a unique cultural legacy and inspired generations of artists and music lovers.
Forty years after her death, Maria Callas continues to inspire love and fascination.
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- During the Better World Fund Edition in Venice, Tom Volf, a leading expert on Maria Callas,
will be highlighting the film he has just directed with Monica Bellucci, followingthe
success of his last film “Maria by Callas” in 2017 which became an award-winning
documentary and the most-watched French-produced film in the world in 2018.
- During the Better World Fund Edition in Venice, Tom Volf, a leading expert on Maria Callas,
Previous award winners and attendees include Nobel Laureates, Academy, Globe, and Grammy Awards
winners such as H.S.H Prince Albert II, Sharon Stone, Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders, Jean Michel Cousteau,
Mary J. Blige, Akon and Yann Arthus-Bertrand, His Excellency DR Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi Minister of
Climate and Environment U.A.E., His Excellency Simon Stiel Minister of Climate Government of Granada,
Andrew Forrest Minderro Foundation Australia, Dennis Mukwege, Chief Raoni.
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