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Actor George Clooney practices to accept his lifetime achievement award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, Italy, 2 September 2026

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

Updated: 02/09/2026 - 16:17 GMT+2

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.

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