formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Hollywood is taking a step back at this year’s Venice film festival, with organisers on Thursday unveiling a more independent-minded line-up that promotes auteur cinema over the studio-heavy rosters of recent editions. Source: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/venice-bets-auteur-cinema-a-lister-stars-hollywood-pulls-back-2026-07-23/
Danny Boyle‘s “Ink,” starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, will open the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which runs Sept. 2-12. The film will world premiere in the main competition section. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/danny-boyle-ink-venice-film-festival-1236812367/
Kaouther Ben Hania’s film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” was honored with the Silver Bear award, potentially signaling a significant moment for the Palestinian cause in cinema. The recognition highlights the film’s impact and contribution to the industry, showcasing the … Continued
The anthology of family stories stars Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling and Vicky Krieps. The Match Factory is handling sales, with Mubi distributing in select territories. Source: Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ wins Golden Lion at Venice Film … Continued
Screen spoke to Barbera about his approach to selecting films, his future at the festival, and whether he is concerned about political protests this year. Source: Venice Film Festival head Alberto Barbera talks monsters, managing protests and the one that … Continued
Chinese actress Zhao Tao and Romanian director Cristian Mungiu will also join two-time Oscar winner Alexander Payne, this year’s jury president, to pick the 2025 Golden Lion. Source: Venice Film Festival 2025 Competition Jury Unveiled