Venice Film Festival 2026 Announces Official Selection and Opening Film

Venice Film Festival 2026 opening film Ink Golden Lion competition Look Back Musk documentary

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will be held on the Lido from 2 to 12 September 2026. The official opening film is Danny Boyle’s "Ink" and the competition slate features twenty titles vying for the Golden Lion, including a Brazilian‑Italian co‑production "Retorno a Buenos Aires", Martin McDonagh’s "Wild Horse Nine", Werner Herzog’s "Bucking Fastard", Florian Zeller’s "Bunker" and Nanni Moretti’s "Succederà questa notte".

Among the entries are Hirokazu Kore‑eda’s Japanese film "Look Back" and a four‑hour documentary "Musk" about Elon Musk directed by Alex Gibney. The festival received a record 4,500 submissions and is emphasizing auteur cinema, with many Hollywood studios scaling back their presence. The international jury is presided over by actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Regional support is highlighted by the participation of three Puglia‑backed projects, and the program also includes special events such as the "La La Land in Concert" performance and the Be Water Film selection of five titles across the competition and out‑of‑competition sections.

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[● 2 SOURCES] A four‑hour documentary titled 'Musk' directed by Alex Gibney about Elon Musk is included in the program. (multiple)
[● 4 SOURCES] Hirokazu Kore‑eda's film 'Look Back' is part of the official competition. (multiple)
[● 4 SOURCES] The opening film of the festival is Danny Boyle's 'Ink'. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] The festival received a record 4,500 submissions. (multiple)
[● 3 SOURCES] Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the international jury. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Brazilian‑Italian co‑production titled 'Retorno a Buenos Aires' is selected for the competition. (multiple)
[● 3 SOURCES] The competition lineup includes twenty films competing for the Golden Lion. (multiple)
[● 14 SOURCES] The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will be held from 2 to 12 September 2026 on the Lido. (multiple)