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Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion
Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
Cult
Uzbekistan showcases modernist Tashkent at Venice Biennale 2025
In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan presents its modernist architectural legacy at the Venice Biennale, with a focus on one of the world’s largest solar furnaces and the future of sustainable design.
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Ocean
Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals
In partnership with the European Commission
Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?
Ocean
Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals?
In partnership with the European Commission
Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above.
