Jimmy Page has posted a thank you note to his fans and supporters for the positive feedback following the premiere of Becoming Led Zeppelin last Saturday at the Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.
He writes, “The first run was 2 p.m. on Saturday… The full capacity audience were already in the venue (COVID restrictions observed) before we [Page, the producer and director] were due to enter and welcome the audience and to say hello. There was a 10 minute standing ovation before a word was said. The audience bestowed such affection before the viewing it was quite overwhelming. As the film progressed the enthusiasm intensified and certain sequences were followed by applause. The audience were really connected and it was interesting to witness the communication and enthusiasm the event and the film were generating. After the closing credits, the audience rose to their feet and gave us another standing ovation, a thank you that I can’t convey in words, but boy did I feel it.
“That evening there was to be a midnight showing and I wanted to attend that as well. [Director] Bernard MacMahon and I introduced the film to another enthusiastic audience and another standing ovation. It was so energizing to feel the love, joy and anticipation from the public. The world press from the next couple of days was equally encouraging. They had had a private viewing so the questions were totally relative to the film documentary. The film had clearly touched the hearts of both audience and critics alike.
“Thank you to the Venice Film Festival. Thank you to the fans. Thanks to you for your loyal support through the years.
“Just now awaiting the announcement for the official release of the film and the day we can all see Becoming Led Zeppelin.”
While Page, John Paul Jones and Robert Plant all sat for new interviews for the documentary, Page was the only member who attended the premiere.
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