Among the favourites for the Golden Lion are Japanese directors Takeshi Kitano, with Achilles and the Tortoise, and Hayao Miyasaki, for the animated feature PonyoontheCliffbytheSea.
Tilda is only in town for a few days but is hoping to catch PonyoontheCliffbytheSea, the latest feature from Japanese anime guru Hayao Miyazaki, while she's here.