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Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli directors of citizenship over Venice-winning Gaza doc 'NAZA'

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Hotel revamps signal quiet luxury revival of Venice’s Lido island

The island of beaches and pine forests is seeing its historic hotels revamped and a new property open.

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Venice Film Festival: Clooney, conflicts and sexism top ceremony start

Awards, artificial intelligence, conflicts and climate change. Much of the opening talk at the start of the 83rd Venice Film Festival has revolved around geopolitics, propaganda and the future of cinema.

Cinema

Venice Film Festival backs auteurs: Herzog, Kore-eda, McDonagh and Moretti's return

The Venice Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 83rd edition: five Italian films in competition, Nanni Moretti returns, top directors and a galaxy of stars on the red carpet

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Venice Film Festival to honour 'Exorcist' star Ellen Burstyn

“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera.

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Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney

US actor, director and producer George Clooney is to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival (2-12 September).

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Venice Film Festival unveils 2026 jury

There are a lot of familiar Venice Film Festival faces on this year's jury roster. It may not be the starriest line-up, but it's certainly an eclectic group...

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Maggie Gyllenhaal named Venice Film Festival jury president

“Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition," said Gyllenhaal.

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The nature of life: Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is a movie for all

Already a hit at several international film festivals, Silent Friend is an emotional and humorous tale of tales set in a German garden centre.

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Film of the Week: 'Father Mother Sister Brother' - Family matters

Jim Jarmusch's Golden Lion winner sees the director return to the anthology film format to better grapple with strained family relationships and explore the unknowability of those we think are closest to us.

Cinema

Ranked: What are the best Tom Waits big screen performances?

Starring in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother', which just won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, Euronews Culture takes a look back at the indelible – and often overlooked - mark legendary musician Tom Waits continues to make on the world of cinema.

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Venice Golden Lion to ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ by Jim Jarmusch

‘Father Mother Sister Brother,’ Jim Jarmusch’s elevated cringe comedy, wins the Golden Lion in Venice Film Festival 2025.

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The very best red carpet looks from Venice Film Festival 2025

This year’s Venice Film Festival has been star-studded and the celebrities certainly haven't held back on the fashion.

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Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires

Among the highlights in the auction are Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein drawings, concept art from Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy’s shotgun “Big Baby.”

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Filmmakers of 'Voice of Hind Rajab' condemn 'dehumanisation' in Gaza

At the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the filmmakers and cast of Kaouther Ben Hania’s 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' made an emotional appeal to end the violence in Gaza, earning a standing ovation as they entered.

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Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido

So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema.

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Venice Film Festival opens with Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia'

A galaxy of Hollywood stars are turning out for the start of the 82nd Venice Film Festival opens, with industry expectations extremely high over entries for the much coveted awards. The proceedings begin with Paolo Sorrentino's new film, La Grazia.