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MOVIE STAR

Riva was one of the stars of the 74th Venice International
Film Festival, with a temporary Lounge at the Hotel Excelsior and

a courtesy boat service for guests and VIPs

herever you find the film world, the gave interviews in this exceptional location, part of which was
jet set and superstars, you will find furnished entirely with exclusive items from the Riva Brand
Riva. From a favourite vessel of di- Experience. The design of the chairs and tables, the materi-
rectors and actors to a courtesy boat als used and every little detail demonstrated the artisan qual-
W for the most legendary and glamorous ity that is a hallmark of the Riva brand and is plain to see in
film festival: it was only natural for the most famous boatyard every historic hull crafted from mahogany, as well as in the
around to set sail for the 74th Venice International Film Fes- contemporary creations. Complementing the decorative dis-
tival as a partner of the Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo. A play in the Lounge was the refined line of accessories from
temporary Riva Lounge inspired by the unique style of these the Riva Boutique collection, available at www.rivaboutique.it.
legendary yachts was available throughout the festival in Sala Riva Lounge guests were given a selection of these unique, inimi-
Tropicana 1 of the Hotel Excelsior, the famous venue in the table items as an exclusive gift. Furthermore, throughout the fes-
Lido, which hosted a packed schedule of meetings and events tival, customers, actors and artists experienced the delights of a
organized by the Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo. VIPs, marvellous Aquariva: an iconic model that is the heir of the historic
guests and the directors and actors of the films in the festival speedboats of the past and was made available as a courtesy boat.

Above, in the bigger picture, the Aquariva Super moored in front of the Hotel Excelsior at the Venice Lido, available as a special courtesy boat
for customers, actors and artists for the entire duration of the International Film Festival. Top page, the temporary
Riva Lounge inspired by the unique style of the wooded legendary yachts and entirely set with the exclusive décor from the Riva Brand Experience.

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