US EditionVenice Film Festival Draws to a Close and Is Announcing Its Awards
The jury, chaired by Oscar-winning Alexander Payne, awarded honors including best actress and best director, recognizing films from multiple countries at this renowned international festival.
- The 82nd Venice Film Festival concluded Saturday with the closing awards ceremony at the Sala Grande on the Lido, ending the Aug. 27–Sept. 6 event.
- After nearly two weeks on the Lido, competition films were very well received, and two-time Oscar-winning director Alexander Payne chaired the main competition jury selecting this year's winners.
- En El Camino won best film, taking the festival's top prize, while Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy accepted best director for Songs of the Forgotten Trees emotionally.
- Heading into Saturday night, Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab received a 21-minute standing ovation, with critics calling it `intensely involving and resounding`.
- This edition showcased acclaimed work from major stars and auteurs, featuring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Werner Herzog, reaffirming Venice as the fall awards-season launchpad.
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