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Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film

Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics

George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned Hollywood must adapt to AI and criticised growing billionaire control of major media platforms.

France 24

Clooney kicks off Venice as festival wades into war, Gaza and AI

Venice rolls out the red carpet Wednesday, with George Clooney set to collect a lifetime achievement award as the film festival opens a starry two-week run heavy on biopics, war-zone dramas from Gaza and Iran, and a fresh reckoning with artificial intelligence.

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The Venice Film Festival opens with a Rupert Murdoch film, George Clooney and plenty of geopolitics

George Clooney and Danny Boyle will help open the Venice Film Festival, which kicks off Wednesday

The Independent UK

Venice Film Festival turns to politics as Hollywood faces ‘a huge crisis’

Reviewing a record 4,500 entries, organizers found filmmakers turning increasingly toward global issues like war, migration, climate change, and democratic strain

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starting Wednesday

The Independent UK

Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival

Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of the Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner Herzog – but only one female director has a movie in competition

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A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup

The Venice Film Festival's lineup includes a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk and Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

“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.

Euronews

Venice Film Festival to honour George Clooney with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

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).

Euronews

Gal Gadot Skips Venice Film Festival After Petition With 1.5k Signatures Demands She Be Banned

Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler were two of the stars mentioned in a petition signed by over 1,500 people, asking the festival organizers to disinvite them.

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Dwayne Johnson, Oscar contender? ‘The Smashing Machine’ starts buzz at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” premiering Monday at the Venice Film Festival

The Independent UK

Activists hope to shift Venice film festival focus on to crisis in Gaza

Questions over biennale’s stance dominates launch, with protest planned for one of event’s big nights on Saturday

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Venice Film Festival 2025: Paolo Sorrentino opens star-studded proceedings with '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.

International Business Times

Showtime For Venice Film Festival, With Monsters, Aliens, Clooney And Roberts

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the return of Hollywood royalty to Italy's swanky movie showcase, where 21 films from around the globe will vie for the prestigious Golden Lion award.

The Independent UK

Venice Film Festival kicks off with Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘La Grazia’

The Venice Film Festival kicks off with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

Venice Film Festival set to begin as activists hope to shift the spotlight to Gaza

The Venice Film Festival is kicking off amid protests and calls to boycott Israeli actor Gal Gadot

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The Guardian - UK

From Frankenstein to Putin, monsters are stalking the Venice film festival

Artistic director says monsters are ‘fil rouge’ this year, as Guillermo del Toro unveils his vision of Shelley’s classic

Cinemablend

Someone Has Seen Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine, And I’m Hyped About Their Take On The A24 Movie

The Benny Safdie film is already getting major awards buzz.

The Guardian - UK

Venice film festival to showcase big hitters George Clooney, Emma Stone, Julia Roberts – and the Rock

Prestige titles grabbing some glamour include Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and Jim Jarmusch’s all-star Father Mother Sister Brother, while Jude Law plays Putin

Euronews

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.

International Business Times

War In All Its Horrors Looms Large Over Venice Festival

The roots of war, its harrowing realities and aftermath are explored in a host of offerings at the Venice Film Festival this year, including a remarkable documentary going behind the lines with Russian soldiers.

The Independent UK

Brad Pitt goes public with new girlfriend at premiere of new movie at Venice Film Festival

Star remains embroiled in a bitter divorce with ex-wife Jolie

The Guardian - UK

‘Like criticising a book that has 700 pages’: The Brutalist director defends long films

Brady Corbet justifies movie’s length as two-hour-plus runtimes become a theme of this year’s Venice festival

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