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Venice Film Festival: Jim Jarmusch’s "Father Mother Sister Brother" Takes Golden Lion Amid Controversial Jury Decisions and Emotional Highlights

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival celebrated its awards ceremony with mixed emotions as filmmakers and spectators reflected on the diverse array of films showcased this year. Jim Jarmusch’s unique feature, “Father Mother Sister Brother,” received the coveted Golden Lion, a recognition decided by a jury led by director Alexander Payne. Despite receiving only a modest six-minute standing ovation, Jarmusch’s film stood out among competitors. Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne Johnson as a conflicted mixed martial arts fighter, earned the Best Director award, while Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” garnered the Best Actor … Read more

Jim Jarmusch Triumphs at Venice Film Festival 2025 with Golden Lion for ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice Film Festival wrapped up on Saturday, marking a vibrant celebration of cinema and creativity. Jim Jarmusch’s film, Father Mother Sister Brother, took home the Golden Lion for Best Film, a testament to its impact and resonance among festival attendees. The festival, which began on August 27 and ran through September 6, also honored Benny Safdie with the Silver Lion for Best Director for his work on The Smashing Machine. Additionally, the festival recognized The Voice of Hind Rajab, a poignant drama from Kaouther Ben Hania, with the Grand Jury … Read more

"Jim Jarmusch Takes the Golden Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’"

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Venice, Italy — The 82nd Venice International Film Festival wrapped up on September 6, 2025, with the Golden Lion Award for Best Film going to “Father Mother Sister Brother,” directed by Jim Jarmusch. The announcement took place during a ceremony at the historic Sala Grande, where various awards were distributed across numerous categories. The festival, known for showcasing international cinema, celebrated films across several competitions including the Main Competition, Orizzonti, and Immersive categories. The selection was made by a diverse international jury consisting of prominent filmmakers and actors from around the globe. In the main … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Mother Sues Meat Market Owner After Son’s Fatal Shooting Amid Claims of Negligence and Lack of Security

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Hayneville, Alabama — A lawsuit has been filed in Lowndes County Circuit Court seeking damages from a local meat market and an ambulance service, stemming from a February shooting incident that resulted in the death of a young man. The complaint, lodged on August 26 by Amy Brown and the estate of her late husband, Shenado Hill, accuses Harvey Bell, the owner of Mosses Meat Market, and Haynes Ambulance of Alabama, Inc. of negligence that led to Hill’s death. The suit seeks a total of $4 million in damages, split evenly between the two defendants. … Read more