Venice Film Festival

Gaza-themed documentaries in international film

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Latest: NAZA documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival

Documentaries focused on the Gaza conflict have gained significant recognition in the international film circuit. The documentary ‘NAZA’, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, was added to the main competition for t

Venice Film Festival 2026: Political Themes and Industry Mil

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Latest: Venice Film Festival focuses on global politics and media

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running through September 12, 2026, continues to blend high-profile glamour with significant social and industry commentary. Presided over by jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal,

Iranian cinema at Venice International Film Festival

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Latest: Ali Asgari’s ‘A Bit of Light’ premieres at Venice Film Festival

Iranian filmmakers are being represented at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival with works addressing social and political themes. Ali Asgari’s film, ‘Un po’ di luce’ (Kami nour), premiered in competition. The d

Russell Crowe film and documentary releases

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Latest: Russell Crowe premieres music documentary ‘What Love Builds’ at Venice Film Festival

Actor Russell Crowe is launching several new projects, including the action thriller ‘La vendetta perfetta – Bear Country’, which premiered in Italian theaters in late August. Following the film's release, the focus shi

Venice International Film Festival 2026

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Latest: Venice Film Festival red carpet showcases celebrity fashion

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is currently underway on the Lido, running from September 2 to September 12, 2026. Organized by the Biennale di Venezia, the event features a selection of 88 feature films, 18

Mario Martone and Toni Servillo film collaborations

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Latest: Mario Martone’s ‘Trick’ premieres at Venice Film Festival

Director Mario Martone and actor Toni Servillo have collaborated on new Italian cinematic projects. Following the premiere of ‘Qui rido io’ at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, which depicts the life of 19th-c

Controversy over Russian film at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: Director Ilia Khrzhanovski defends actor amid Venice Film Festival controversy

The inclusion of the Russian film ‘Dau’, directed by Ilya Khrzhanovsky, in the 2026 Venice International Film Festival competition sparked a diplomatic dispute. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of C

Release and reception of the film Serpenti

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Latest: Serpenti film explores gender violence and femicide

The film ‘Serpenti’, directed by Roberto De Paolis (also identified as Roberto De Paolis Maino), has been featured at the Venice Film Festival and Cinema Lumière. The film uses social satire, surrealism, and grotesque co

Venice Film Festival film competition

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Latest: Venice Film Festival features new works by De Angelis and Brizé

The 83rd Venice Film Festival features a diverse selection of competitive films ranging from psychological thrillers to social dramas. Early entries in the festival include psychological thrillers such as ‘Breached’, wh

Ellen Burstyn Venice Film Festival lifetime achievement

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Latest: Ellen Burstyn receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival

At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, 93-year-old American actress Ellen Burstyn was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. The award was granted by the Board of Directors of La Biennale di Vene

Production and festival premiere of Hombre al agua

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Latest: Ricky Martin debuts at Venice Film Festival with new look

Ricky Martin is returning to Spanish-language cinema as both an actor and executive producer in the film ‘Hombre al agua’ (Lifeguard Overboard). Directed by Gael García Bernal and co-written by Bernal and Diego Luna, the

Venice Film Festival celebrity appearances

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Latest: Emanuela Fanelli uses prosthetic makeup to promote Peccato at Venice Film Festival

The 83rd Venice Film Festival has featured various appearances and recognitions for Italian cinema figures. Early in the festival, notable moments included actress Valeria Golino presenting the film ‘Nessun dolore’, the

Reception of The Echo Chamber at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: The Echo Chamber faces heavy criticism at Venice Film Festival

The film ‘The Echo Chamber’, directed by Andrea Pallaoro and based on a final screenplay by the late Bernardo Bertolucci, entered the Venice Film Festival as a competitor for the Golden Lion. The narrative follows a musi

Premiere of ‘Company’ at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: Nick Nolte makes rare red carpet appearance at Venice Film Festival

The gothic drama ‘Company’, directed by Casey Affleck, premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film utilizes a nesting-doll narrative structure to explore themes of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness through inter

Anna Foglietta and Stéphane Brizé at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: Venice Film Festival features new works by Stéphane Brizé and Anna Foglietta

At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, actress Anna Foglietta made her directorial debut with the film ‘Una storia’, presented in the Orizzonti section. Starring Alba Rohrwacher and Guido Caprino, the marital dr

Penélope Cruz film awards season and festival appearances

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Latest: Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem receive 16-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival

Penélope Cruz is entering a significant awards season with multiple film projects, including ‘Black Ball’, ‘Invitation’, and ‘Shelter’. Sony Pictures Classics has indicated plans to launch a Best Actress campaign for Cru

Release of Danish film Kvinde ukendt

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Latest: Woman Unknown receives standing ovation at Venice Film Festival

The Danish film ‘Kvinde ukendt’ (Woman Unknown), directed by May el-Toukhy, has garnered significant attention at the Venice International Film Festival. Following its premiere, the film received critical acclaim, with r

Release of the film The Echo Chamber

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Latest: Susan Sarandon claims loss of film roles due to Palestine advocacy

The film ‘The Echo Chamber’, directed by Andrea Pallaoro and based on the final screenplay by the late Bernardo Bertolucci, is competing for the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The drama stars

Nanni Moretti return to Venice Film Festival

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Latest: Nanni Moretti’s ‘It Will Happen Tonight’ premieres at Venice Film Festival

Director Nanni Moretti is returning to the Venice Film Festival competition with his new film, ‘Succederà questa notte’ (also referred to as ‘It Will Happen Tonight’), marking his first appearance in the main competition

Italian cinema market recovery

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Latest: Film box office approaches record levels in US and Italy

The Italian cinema market has demonstrated a strong recovery in 2026, characterized by significant growth in both revenue and spectator attendance. By late August, box office revenues reached 422.9 million euros, attract

Palestine Oscar submission for Citizen Osama

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Latest: Citizen Osama documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival

Palestinian Minister of Culture Emad Hamdan announced that the film ‘Citizen Osama’, directed by Ahmed Hassouna, has been selected as the official Palestinian entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the

Oasis documentary release and recording archive auction

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Latest: Oasis documentary premieres following Gallagher brothers' reunion

Disney, Magna Studios, and Sony Music Vision produced the documentary ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, which chronicles the 2025 Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour. Directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace and written by Steven

May el-Toukhy film premiere at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: May el-Toukhy’s ‘Woman Unknown’ explores sexual shame in post-war Copenhagen

Director May el-Toukhy presented her psychological thriller, ‘Woman Unknown’, at the Venice Film Festival. Set in 1945 Denmark, the film follows a nanny named Marie and examines the experiences of women accused of being

Gender equality discussions at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: May el-Toukhy highlights gender inequality at Venice Film Festival

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has incorporated discussions and screenings regarding gender equality and the social mechanisms of gender-based violence. Programming includes the documentary ‘La Trappola di V

Release of Ildikó Enyedi film Silent Friend

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Latest: Ildikó Enyedi film Silent Friend shot in Germany

The film ‘Silent Friend’, directed by Ildikó Enyedi, explores the connection between humanity and nature through three interconnected narratives spanning over a century. The stories are centered around a ginkgo biloba tr

Iranian cultural and cinematic presence in Italy

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Latest: Venice Film Festival to feature two Iranian films on war impact

Iranian culture and societal issues are being highlighted through various artistic exhibitions and film showcases in Italy. In Boves, the ‘Voci Velate. Visioni contemporanee dall’Iran’ photography exhibition is schedule

Venice Film Festival 2026: Lineup, AI, and Gender Debate

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Latest: Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses cinema's political role at Venice Film Festival

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has commenced on the Lido, marked by high-profile arrivals and ongoing debates regarding industry representation. Early festival appearances included Amal Clooney, Claire Foy,

Nina Dobrev Venice Film Festival incident

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Latest: Nina Dobrev experiences awkward red carpet moment at Venice Film Festival

During the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, actress Nina Dobrev was involved in a viral red carpet incident during the premiere of the film ‘Ink’. While posing for photographers in an Armani Privé design, Dobrev

Premiere of La città dei vivi at Venice Film Festival

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Latest: La città dei vivi film premieres at Venice Film Festival

Edoardo Gabbriellini’s film ‘La città dei vivi’ (The City of the Living) premiered in the Orizzonti competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Inspired by Nicola Lagioia’s novel regarding the 2016 murder

Natalia Paragoni Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

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Latest: Natalia Paragoni faces criticism at Venice Film Festival during cancer treatment

In July 2026, Italian TV personality and beauty influencer Natalia Paragoni announced that her Hodgkin lymphoma therapy was progressing well. A PET scan on July 19 showed a sharp decline in tumor activity, with the uptak