Venice Film Festival: News
01 Nov 2023
HollywoodMichael Mann developing remake of hit Korean thriller 'Veteran': Report
Acclaimed director Michael Mann, known for his work on Collateral is currently collaborating with both US and Korean branches of CJ ENM, a top film and TV conglomerate in Korea, to create an American adaptation of the South Korean crime thriller Veteran.
10 Oct 2023
Film FestivalEmma Stone's 'Poor Things' to open EnergaCamerimage Film Festival 2023
The highly acclaimed film Poor Things, featuring Emma Stone and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is set to kick off the EnergaCamerimage Film Festival on November 11 in Torun, Poland.
25 Sep 2023
Film FestivalJanus Films buys Venice Festival's standout documentary before NYFF premiere
The late legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's last concert has been immortalized in a new documentary, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus.
18 Sep 2023
Mads MikkelsenZFF 2023 to honor Mads Mikkelsen with Golden Eye Award
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Eye Award at the upcoming 19th edition of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).
10 Sep 2023
Film AwardsVenice festival: 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion, check other winners
The prestigious 80th Venice International Film Festival, which began on August 30 this year and concluded on Saturday night, witnessed the premieres of numerous highly-anticipated films by top directors.
05 Sep 2023
Emma StoneEmma Stone-led 'Poor Things' emerges contender for major awards—here's why
Emma Stone's Poor Things has been generating significant buzz since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
04 Sep 2023
Woody AllenWoody Allen sparks retirement rumors, calls cancel culture 'silly'
Woody Allen made a notable appearance at the ongoing Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his 50th feature film, titled Coup de Chance.
04 Sep 2023
Roman PolanskiPolanski's #ThePalace scores 0% on #RottenTomatoes: Films with same record
The expectations were running high from Roman Polanski's The Palace—which premiered on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival.
04 Sep 2023
Spain#MyFault actor Gabriel Guevara arrested for sexual assault—career, notable projects
Spanish-French actor Gabriel Guevara was arrested at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for an alleged sexual assault that had taken place in France.
03 Sep 2023
Hong KongTony Leung bags Lifetime Achievement Award at #VeniceFilmFestival—career, filmography, accolades
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the ongoing Venice International Film Festival on Saturday night (local time).
03 Sep 2023
Bradley CooperVenice Film Festival: Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' lands 7-minute-long standing ovation
Bradley Cooper's second directorial after A Star is Born, Maestro, has been in the buzz ever since its first-look images were released in May 2022.
24 Aug 2023
HollywoodSofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' to premiere at Venice Film Festival
Sofia Coppola's Priscilla is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 as it delves into the life of the legendary Elvis Presley through the lens of his ex-wife Priscilla Presley. Coppola is known for her distinct storytelling and using allegory in her narratives, hence it will be interesting to see this fresh take.
21 Apr 2023
Film Festival#NewsBytesExplainer: Looking at 'Big 5' film festivals in the world
Each year, several film festivals organized in different countries host filmmakers, critics, actors, and cinephiles from all around the world.
12 Sep 2022
Cate BlanchettCurtain call for Venice Film Festival 2022 after awards ceremony
The 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival 2022 has concluded after handing out the prestigious Golden Lion award.
07 Sep 2022
HollywoodEverything you need to know about Brendan Fraser's 'The Whale'
Brendan Fraser's (The Mummy Returns) recently-released psychological drama The Whale premiered at the prestigious Venice Film Festival on Sunday and received a thunderous response.
06 Sep 2022
HollywoodTop 5 titles screened at the Venice Film Festival 2022
The 79th Venice Film Festival kicked off on August 31 at Venice Lido where upcoming films competed for the prestigious Golden Lion.
29 Jul 2022
Netflix'Blonde': All you need to know about Ana de Armas-starrer
Netflix's upcoming title Blonde directed by Andrew Dominik is a biographical drama starring Ana de Armas as Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.
29 Aug 2021
EntertainmentVenice Film Festival invites Afghan directors to discuss Taliban takeover
The Venice International Film Festival of the Venice Biennale has invited Afghan directors to a panel to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and its effect on filmmakers and artists at large.
06 Aug 2021
Bong Joon-ho78th Venice Film Festival: Picking nine of our favorite flicks
The 78th Venice International Film Festival will run from September 1-11, 2021.
22 Jun 2021
Dune'Dune' headed for out-of-competition, world premiere at Venice Film Festival
Denis Villeneuve's Dune is set to premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival.
10 Nov 2020
TehranMajid Majidi's 'Sun Children' is Iran's official Oscar 2021 entry
Veteran Iranian film director Majid Majidi is representing his country in the Oscar race through his recent film Sun Children.
30 Sep 2020
CaliforniaLA Comic Con organized for December, as an in-person event
If luck is by their side, organizers of the LA Comic Con might be able to pull off a grand in-person event in December, where comics and pop culture fans would get to see their favorite characters through merchandise and cosplays.
25 Nov 2018
KolkataNegatives of five of my films in poor shape: Buddhadeb
The negatives of five acclaimed celluloid works of eminent filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta are in very bad shape and need immediate restoration.
