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Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Venice Film Festival – WTOP News
George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn will receive lifetime achievement awards as 21 films compete for the Golden Lion.
- The 83rd Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with the premiere of British director Danny Boyle's "Ink," an adaptation about media magnate Rupert Murdoch, and a lifetime achievement award for Hollywood stalwart George Clooney.
- Established in 1932, the festival takes place on the Lido, a barrier island in the Venetian Lagoon, serving as the world's oldest film celebration and a traditional launchpad for awards season contenders.
- U.S. actor Maggie Gyllenhaal chairs the main competition jury, overseeing 21 films including Boyle's opening night drama about the rise of Rupert Murdoch played by Guy Pearce and his acquisition of The Sun.
- Venice traditionally marks the start of awards season; eight of the past 10 Oscar winners for Best Actor or Best Actress debuted at the festival, establishing its prestige in the Oscar race.
- Rising production costs have led some Hollywood studios to stay away, though the festival spotlights out-of-competition documentaries including Alex Gibney's film on Elon Musk and Russell Crowe's music biopic.
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VENICE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world. Its 83rd edition opens on Wednesday. Below are some facts about the festival and the 2026 contenders: WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL? The action begins wi...
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to the Italian city of Venice, where the 83rd Venice Film Festival opens on Wednesday.
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