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John Malkovich lands major honour amid ‘best performance yet’ praise

The veteran actor will receive Santa Barbara’s Outstanding Performer award after his Wild Horse Nine role also secured Venice’s best actor prize.

BANG Premier · Sep 24

Venice-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA' set for European release

Global release has been announced for award-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA', which has sparked a political storm in Israel. Following its theatrical rollout in 56 territories around the world, 'NAZA' will be made available to global audiences for free on the website of the UK newspaper The Guadian.

Euronews · Sep 24

LA 2028 triathlon course will see athletes race from Venice Beach into Pacific

The first medals of the Los Angeles Games will be decided at Venice Beach, with triathletes racing from the sand into the Pacific Ocean

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

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I visited Venice for the film festival and these are the city’s most cinematic spots

From Casino Royale to Don’t Look Now, the Floating City has always attracted filmmakers. Henry Roberts discovered the places directors and actors have long adored

The Independent UK · Sep 23

From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary

As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaign

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

An Israeli documentary on the war in Gaza sets off a firestorm at home after Venice award

An Israeli documentary about the civilian death toll from the war in Gaza has sparked a fierce backlash in Israel after being awarded the special jury prize at the Venice International Film Festival

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Venice best actress winner says she signed on at Danish job centre days before her victory

Mathilde Arcel, who won the Volpi Cup on Saturday for her role in Golden Lion winner Woman Unknown, said job offers have now begun to arrive

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

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

Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of 'NAZA', Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to be stripped of their citizenship. The documentary about the country’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza won Venice's Special Jury Prize.

Euronews · Sep 14

John Malkovich, now Best Actor Oscar frontrunner, cancels Israel trip over fabricated 'solidarity' quote

John Malkovich has become an early awards season frontrunner after winning Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The actor has also made headlines for cancelling his upcoming trip to Israel, following falsely attributed quotes.

Euronews · Sep 14

‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel takes best actress

Danish film 'Woman Unknown' secured the Golden Lion at Venice. Mathilde Arcel also won best actress for her role in the drama. John Malkovich received the best actor award for his CIA agent portrayal. A documentary on Gaza's civilian deaths also garnered significant attention. The festival highlighted global politics and…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize

May el-Toukhy becomes eighth female director to take Golden Lion as Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love and Guardian-produced exposé of Israel’s Gaza killings also awarded

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

Danish WWII drama wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

A Danish WWII drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi was awared top prize on Saturday at The Venice Film Festival, while Gaza documentary NAZA snagged the special jury prize. "Unknown Woman" had been a major talking point of the festival due to its…

France 24 · Sep 12

“Wash Your Hair”: 15 Worst Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 Venice Film Festival Red Carpet

“Did the stylist call in sick?” a netizen joked.

Bored Panda · Sep 11

13 Racy Celebrity Looks From The 2026 Venice Film Festival Red Carpet, Featuring Sydney Sweeney Once More

One person declared, “Wearing underwear with this dress is an insane choice,” while another joked that “the underwear really became the whole outfit somehow.”

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Euronews · Sep 11

Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ wows Venice and breaks standing ovation record

'NAZA', the new documentary by 'No Other Land' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a record-breaking 24.5-minute standing ovation following its premiere – the longest-ever ovation recorded at the Venice Film Festival.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

‘Danny Boyle, please make another film about drugs’: Venice film festival’s feedback wall takes no prisoners

The written forum allows members of the public to vent their fury at the movies they’ve seen – and the festival organisers

France 24 · Sep 10

Israeli-made film about use of AI for mass killing in Gaza gets record ovation at Venice premiere

A film documenting Israel's use of artificial intelligence to facilitate the mass killing of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip received a record 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. "NAZA" details the brutal Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian territory through anonymous interviews with two dozen whistleblowers…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Israeli whistleblowers detail Gaza civilian toll in Venice film; get 25-minute ovation at premier

A Venice Film Festival documentary alleges routine mass civilian deaths in Gaza. "NAZA" uses testimony from Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers. It describes an AI-assisted targeting system designed to hit civilian spaces. The film draws parallels between the actions and historical dehumanization patterns. Directors highlight the contrast between Tel Aviv…

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

Elon Musk brands documentary about him a ‘hit piece’ and attacks ‘bitter old man’ director

‘Musk,’ a nearly four-hour film, received a five-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival this week

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor are premiering their documentary “NAZA” at the Venice Film Festival Thursday

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Susan Sarandon Claims Hollywood 'Blacklisted' Her Over Palestine, Yet Gave Her an Eight-Minute Ovation In Venice

Susan Sarandon claims her pro-Palestinian views have led to Hollywood blacklisting, affecting her career. Despite this, she received an eight-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

Fashion Times · Sep 10

Alicia Vikander Brings Romantic Ruffles to Venice in Custom Louis Vuitton

Alicia Vikander walks the Venice red carpet in a custom Nicolas Ghesquière gown for Louis Vuitton, styled with diamond jewelry and blue heels.

The Times of India · Sep 9

Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he wanted ‘legion of children’ before civil war: What Ashley St Clair said in new documentary

Elon Musk told his former partner Ashley St Clair that he wanted to have a “legion of children before the civil war”, according to a claim made by St Clair in a new documentary about the billionaire that premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Fashion Times · Sep 9

Florence Pugh Returns to Venice in Navy Max Mara, Her First Festival Look Since 2022

Florence Pugh returned to the Venice Film Festival on September 8 in a navy Max Mara look, her first major festival appearance since 2022.

Fashion Times · Sep 9

Penélope Cruz Wears Custom Red Chanel to the "Bunker" Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Penélope Cruz wore a custom red Chanel gown by Matthieu Blazy to the Venice Film Festival premiere of "Bunker" alongside husband Javier Bardem.

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