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‘Memory’ Review: A Haunting Memorial Collage Crafted from a Child’s Experience of War
The writer, director, editor and narrator of “Memory,” Vladlena Sandu, grew up in ’90s Chechnya. War was on her doorstep, and often not…
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Venice Film Festival Red Carpet Photos
The star-studded Venice Film Festival is under way, with numerous stars and renowned filmmakers making the trek to Italy by plane, train…
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Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’ Lands Enthusiastic 4-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Opening Night
The Italians love Paolo Sorrentino. His latest drama “La Grazia,” which kicked off the 82nd Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night, was…
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Barbara Palvin Adopts Slingback Heel Trend in Betsey Johnson Slingbacks at the 2025 Venice Film Festival
Barbara Palvin showcased a dramatic black look complete with trendy slingback pumps on the red carpet at the 2025 Venice Film Festival for…
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Alexander Payne Dodges Gaza Conversation at Venice Jury Press Conference: ‘I’m Unprepared for That Question’
The ongoing war in Gaza was the main topic of conversation at this year’s Venice Film Festival jury press conference, although director…
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Venice Spotlight Player ‘A Loose End,’ From Uruguay’s Daniel Hendler, Gets First Look Trailer Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Santiago, an Argentinian corporal, faces a perplexing metamorphosis as he finds himself on the lam in neighboring Uruguay in…
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Venice Film Festival Set for Star-Studded Edition With Julia Roberts, Emma Stone, George Clooney, Adam Sandler and More — but Gal Gadot and Al Pacino Won’t Be Attending
The red carpet has been rolled out in front of the Lido’s sparkling white, freshly renovated Palazzo del Cinema, where boatloads of stars…
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‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna on Producing Venice Drama ‘On the Road’: ‘I Can’t Really Compare This Film to Anything I’ve Been Involved in Before’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sex, drugs and big rigs feature prominently in David Pablos’ edgy road movie “On the Road” (“En el camino”), which premieres Sept. 4 in…
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Carolina Cavalli’s Venice-Bound ‘The Kidnapping of Arabella,’ With Benedetta Porcaroli and Chris Pine, Debuts Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
Carolina Cavalli returns to the Venice Film Festival with her second feature “The Kidnapping of Arabella,” following her debut “Amanda,”…
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Venice’s Hotel Gabrielli Reopens Its Doors Just in Time for the Venice Film Festival
RESTORED GLORY: More than 700 Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces are alight once again inside the luxurious halls of Venice’s Hotel…
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Venice Film Festival Responds to Pro-Palestine Open Letter From International Filmmakers, Saying It Is ‘Open to Dialogue’
A large group of mostly Italian film industry professionals, including auteurs Marco Bellocchio, Matteo Garrone and Alice Rohrwacher, has…
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Fatma Hassan Alremaihi on the Doha Film Institute at 15 and How the Upcoming Doha Film Festival Will Strengthen ‘Qatar’s Role as a Cultural Leader’
The Doha Film Institute, which drives Qatar’s moviemaking ambitions, has come a long way over the past 15 years under the leadership of…
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Venice-Bound ‘Kabul, Between Prayers’ Acquired for Sales by Mediawan, First-Look Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Mediawan Rights has acquired world sales rights to Aboozar Amini’s documentary “Kabul, Between Prayers,” ahead of its world premiere at…
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Venice-Bound ‘Milk Teeth’ Lands at Cercamon for World Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Cercamon has boarded world sales on Romanian filmmaker Mihai Mincan‘s “Milk Teeth,” which will world premiere…
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Paolo Sorrentino Opens Up About How ‘Movies Saved My Sad Life’ Ahead of Venice Premiere of ‘La Grazia’
Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty”) is readying the world premiere of his latest film, “La Grazia,” which…
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Venice-Bound Cambodian Feature ‘Becoming Human’ Lands at Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Lights On has acquired world rights to Cambodian director Polen Ly’s debut feature “Becoming Human,” which…
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Gus Van Sant to Be Honored by Venice Film Festival With Campari Passion for Film Award
Gus Van Sant will be celebrated by the Venice Film Festival with its Campari Passion for Film Award. Van Sant is a key figure of American…
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Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Sells to Multiple Territories Ahead of Venice Premiere
Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” has sold to multiple territories ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Venice…
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Valerie Donzelli’s Venice Competition Film ‘At Work’ Boarded by Kinology (EXCLUSIVE)
Valerie Donzelli‘s anticipated film “At Work” (“A Pied d’Oeuvre”), one of the three French movies set to compete at this year’s Venice,…
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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s Pushing Buttons Studios Boards Venice-Bound ‘Secrets of a Mountain Serpent’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have come aboard as producers on “Secrets of a Mountain Serpent” through their banner Pushing Buttons Studios,…
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Anurag Kashyap Backs Venice Indian Selection ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap is throwing his weight behind emerging talent, coming aboard as presenter for Anuparna Roy’s feature…
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Venice-Bound Elevated Horror Film ‘The Holy Boy’ Acquired by Fandango Sales as International Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Fandango Sales, the international sales division of the Italian independent production and distribution powerhouse, has taken…
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Salaud Morisset Boards ‘Silent Rebellion’ Ahead of Venice World Premiere, Debuts First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales agent Salaud Morisset has acquired world rights to “Silent Rebellion” (À bras-le-corps), the debut feature from Swiss…
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Venice Film Festival Reveals Lineup (Updating Live)
Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera is set to unveil the lineup for the event’s upcoming 82nd edition, which is…