His 2012 film '' Dormant Beauty '' was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival . On 6 September 2012 , Bellocchio condemned the Catholic Church 's interference in politics after the premiere of his new controversial film about a high-profile euthanasia case . The film approaches the topic of euthanasia , and the difficulty setting of legislation on end of life in a country , Italy , which has within its borders Vatican City . The subject is inspired by Eluana Englaro 's case . Following the decision of the jury of the Venice Film Festival , which has ruled the film from the Golden Lion , Bellocchio has expressed strong criticism against President Michael Mann
69th Venice International Film Festival
69th Venice International Film Festival
Marco Bellocchio