Venice Film Festival Politics
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Italy’s 83rd Venice Film Festival opens on Sept. 2 with films about Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, Russia and Gaza. French artists and the Venise4Palestine collective urge the festival to take concrete action in support of Palestine.
Politics Take Center Stage at Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival is preparing for a red carpet filled less with awards-season glamour than with political conflict. Its 83rd edition opens September 2 with Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” a drama about Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 takeover of Britain’s The Sun, the event that preceded the rise of his right-wing media empire. Across 11 days on the Lido, filmmakers will address Israel and Gaza, Russia’s war i…
Adèle Haenel, Annie Ernaux and Céline Sciamma Call for Palestine Support Ahead of Venice Film Festival
A pro-Palestinian campaign is seeking a visible role for Palestine at the Venice Film Festival, from the flags displayed at the event to the films included in its official selection. Venise4Palestine …
Venice Film Festival opens with star power, documentaries on Musk, Russia and Gaza
Elon Musk may become one of the most discussed figures at the Venice Film Festival without appearing on its red carpets. The festival’s 83rd edition brings a familiar display of Hollywood glamour to t…
Focus on Musk, Gaza as Venice Film Festival starts on Wednesday
The Venice Film Festival is preparing to open its 83rd edition on Wednesday, but Elon Musk may become one of its most discussed figures despite probably not appearing on the Lido. The festival will br…
Venice Film Festival Competition Pits 16 International Films Against Five Italian Entries
Sixteen international films will face five Italian entries in competition at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, with a shared concern running through the selection: how cinema can capture a …
Venice Film Festival 2026: What to know about the 83rd edition opening Wednesday
Venice will open its 83rd film festival with a biopic about Rupert Murdoch and a lineup that places French and Italian filmmakers in the spotlight. Danny Boyle’s Ink, which explores the revolution in …