The Latest Breaking News from Venice

'NAZA' Explained: Inside the Gaza Film That Has Netanyahu Threatening Citizenship Revocation

Explore 'NAZA,' the Gaza war documentary facing Israeli government backlash and proposed citizenship revocation measures after its Venice premiere.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Bold and bravura choices as Venice celebrates A Woman Unknown, Possible Love and NAZA

After facing heavy criticism over its lack of female directors, the film festival may have redeemed itself with its winners’ list

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

At the Venice Film Festival, grappling with the state of the world and crying with Oasis

The Venice Film Festival this year focused more on global issues than Hollywood

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Venice Film Festival heats up with McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine' and Herzog’s 'Bucking Fastard'

The Venice Film Festival is showcasing the world premieres of “Wild Horse Nine” and Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 3

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Steven Knight’s Oasis documentary to premiere at Venice Film Festival

Don’t Look Back In Anger follows Noel and Liam Gallagher as they undertake their Live ’25 tour.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Venice Biennale Russian pavilion: EU Commission confirms funding withdrawal

The reasons given by the Biennale were deemed insufficient, and the Commission has moved to withdraw funding over the reopening of the Russian pavilion, drawing harsh criticism in Brussels from the League.

Euronews · Jul 12

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 · Jul 6

OPINION - The posturing over the inclusion of Russia and Israel is a betrayal of Venice’s vision

It feels wrong to cancel artists because you disapprove of what their countries are up to, writes Melanie McDonagh

Evening Standard · May 14

What Iran’s absence from the Venice Biennale reveals about art and politics

Just days before the opening of the 2026 Venice Biennale, organisers announced that Iran would no longer participate.

The Conversation · May 7