The festival, which takes place in winter and late in the award season, has, in recent years, been somewhat overshadowed by its sister events in Cannes and Venice.
Category: Venice International Film Festival
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Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola’s Very Stylish Friendship
Ms. Coppola’s first-ever documentary, unveiled at the Venice Film Festival, is an affectionate portrait of her decades-long bond with the designer.
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Hollywood Actors and Directors Pledge to Boycott Israeli Film Institutions
In an open letter, Javier Bardem, Olivia Colman and other stars pledged not to work with Israeli film companies that, in their view, “are implicated in genocide.”
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‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Takes Top Prize at Venice Film Festival
The film, directed by Jim Jarmusch, details three stories of three families. “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” about a Palestinian girl in a car under fire by the Israeli military, won second place.
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Best Red Carpet Looks at the Venice Film Festival: Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri & More
Gilded Age gowns, cable-knit sweaters, fun socks and more.
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At Venice, ‘A House of Dynamite’ Is Scarier Than Most Horror Films
The Kathryn Bigelow thriller looks at what might happen if a ballistic missile were headed to the U.S. The director hopes the movie will start a conversation.
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Dwayne Johnson Reinvents Himself at the Venice Film Festival
The action superstar’s pivot to a dramatic role as a drug-addicted UFC fighter in “The Smashing Machine” brought a standing ovation and Oscar talk.
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In Venice, Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi Make Bald Bids for Oscar
Since transformation is a crucial element of award-contending performances, the magnitude of their makeovers should not be underestimated.
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Selling a George Clooney Movie Without George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival
Castmates Adam Sandler and Laura Dern stepped in, but the star’s absence had a meta quality: his movie “Jay Kelly” is about a star putting his career on hold.
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Venice Film Festival: ‘Megalopolis’ Documentary Reveals Coppola’s Biggest Conflict
Cameras captured the director and his crew at work and at odds, as well as his fraught dynamic with cast member Shia LaBeouf.
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Venice Film Festival 2025: What to Watch For and What’s Missing
Starry vehicles featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Emma Stone will make their debuts in Italy, but some big names are skipping fests.
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Venice Film Festival: Kim Novak to Be Honored for Lifetime Achievements
A lifetime achievement award from the Venice Film Festival and two new films are bringing the star of “Vertigo” back into public view.