Latest Venice news
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News17 film festivals receive official ‘A’-list classification as part of major FIAPF revamp
EXCLUSIVE: Annecy, Busan and Clermont-Ferrand are among those now with an ‘A’ classification.
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NewsGiornate degli Autori founder Giorgio Gosetti dies aged 70
“There’s only one word to associate with him: cinema,” said Italian news agency ANSA, where Gosetti also worked
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NewsAlberto Barbera to stay as Venice Film Festival artistic director for two more years
Barbera to remain in position through the 2028 festival.
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NewsTrue Colours sells ‘Agnus Dei’ doc to Japan’s Cetera International
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary set in Rome monastery premiered in Venice’s Biennale College Cinema section
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NewsOlivier Assayas’ political thriller ‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ sells widely ahead of French release
EXCLUSIVE: Deals include to UK-Ireland and across Europe.
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NewsTom Cruise, Alejandro G. Iñárritu film ‘Digger’ to open in 2026 fall festival corridor
Teaser trailer, poster dropped on Thursday on Instagram.
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NewsVenice documentary winner ‘Remake’ acquired for international sales
EXCLUSIVE: Film began buyer conversations at IDFA this week.
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NewsWhat were the hidden gems from the autumn film festivals? - The Screen Podcast
The team also reflect on a stellar edition of the BFI London Film Festival.
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NewsPaolo Strippoli’s horror ‘The Holy Boy’ racks up key international sales
Italian director’s film world premiered out of competition at Venice and is sold by Fandango.
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NewsVenice Horizons winner ‘On The Road’ scores US deal
EXCLUSIVE: The Diego Luna-produced drama-thriller won the Venice Horizons best film and Queer Lion awards.
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NewsMarianne Faithfull documentary ‘Broken English’ sells wide including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Germany, Spain, Scandinavia among further deals.
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NewsVenice award winner ‘Silent Friend’ finds North American home
Theatrical release scheduled for 2026.
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News‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’ acquired for UK-Ireland cinema release
EXCLUSIVE: Kaouther Ben Hania’s film won the Grand Jury Prize at Venice this month.
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NewsMark Jenkin’s ‘Rose Of Nevada’ acquired for UK-Ireland cinema release
EXCLUSIVE: Film scheduled for release in 2026.
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NewsVenice title ‘The Last Viking’ starring Mads Mikkelsen sells to US
Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas star in the film.
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NewsVenice Horizons 2024 prize-winner ’Familiar Touch’ scores global sales
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Friedland’s “coming-of-old age film” won three Venice Horizons prizes in 2024.
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NewsRoss McElwee’s ‘Remake’ wins Venice Golden Globes impact documentary prize
Jury credits “an exemplar of documentary creativity and excellence in form, and the power of film to reach and impact audiences.”
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News‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Other major winners included ’Below The Clouds’, ’The Voice Of Hind Rajab’, Benny Safdie and Toni Servillo.
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NewsUK features ‘Straight Circle’, ‘Ish’ take top awards at Venice Critics’ Week
‘Straight Circle’ won two prizes with ‘Ish’ taking the audience award.