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Venice Film Festival Wraps Up: Jim Jarmusch Clinches Golden Lion Amid Jury Controversy

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Venice, Italy — Alexander Payne, the president of the jury at the Venice Film Festival, defended the panel’s selections during Saturday’s closing ceremony press conference, particularly highlighting Jim Jarmusch’s film Father Mother Sister Brother, which won the prestigious Golden Lion. The winning announcement surprised many as expectations ran high for Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab, which received a record-setting 23-minute and 40-second ovation during its screening. Ultimately, the Gaza-centered drama was awarded the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize. Several films garnered strong support among the festival favorites, including Park Chan-wook’s black comedy … Read more

Venice Film Festival Set to Unveil Top Honors Amidst Emotional Performances and Political Conversations

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival will announce its awards during a ceremony scheduled for Saturday. Filmmaker Alexander Payne leads this year’s jury, which includes renowned directors and actors like Cristian Mungiu and Zhao Tao. The festival will award prestigious titles such as the Golden Lion for Best Film and the Silver Lion for Best Director and other categories. Predicting the winners is a challenging endeavor, as past performances show disparate reviews may not influence jury decisions. Last year’s Golden Lion winner, Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” faced mixed reactions yet ultimately triumphed … Read more

Venice Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Jury for 82nd Edition, Led by Alexander Payne

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival has unveiled the jury for its 82nd edition, featuring a diverse group of renowned filmmakers and actors. This year’s jury will be led by Alexander Payne, the acclaimed American director known for his sharp storytelling and character-driven narratives. The festival will run from August 27 to September 6, drawing international attention and celebrated talent. Joining Payne on the jury are notable figures including Stéphane Brizé, Maura Delpero, Cristian Mungiu, Mohammad Rasoulof, Fernanda Torres, and Zhao Tao. Each juror brings a wealth of experience and accolades to the table, … Read more

Venice Film Festival Unveils Dynamic Jury Lineup Led by Julia Ducournau and Charlotte Wells for Orizzonti and Debut Film Awards

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Venice, Italy — Julia Ducournau, the acclaimed director of Titane, will lead the international jury for the Orizzonti section at this year’s Venice Film Festival, while Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells, known for her debut feature Aftersun, will chair the jury for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film. The festival is set to take place from August 27 to September 6. Ducournau gained early recognition for her short film Junior, which won accolades at the Cannes Critics’ Week in 2011. Her feature film debut, Raw, premiered at Cannes in 2016 and took … Read more