Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival 2026
Jack O’Connell stars in the film about the early days of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
Andy Serkis, Margot Robbie, Omar Sy projects among Venice Immersive 2026 lineup
Of the 30 projects in the immersive competition, 22 are world premieres.
Ildikó Enyedi’s Venice prize winner ‘Silent Friend’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: A theatrical release is planned for January 2027.
Algeria’s Sofia Djama, UK-Jordanian Bassel Ghandour selected for Final Cut in Venice lab
The work-in-progress lab runs from September 6-8.
Venice to honour ‘The Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn
“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years.”
Venice sets 2026 Horizons, debut film juries
Jurors include Valérie Donzelli, Akinola Davies Jr. and Ted Hope.
Venice film festival to honour George Clooney
Clooney said of the award: ”It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it.”
Jesse Eisenberg confirms ‘The Debut’ autumn festival launch, teases new A24 series
EXCLUSIVE: A24 series will be adapted from Eisenberg’s short stories, produced by Peter Rice.
Jessica Hausner, Lav Diaz, Ursula Meier projects among Venice Gap-Financing Market 2026
A total of 38 feature-length projects have been selected.
Tinto Brass’s 1967 pop thriller ‘Deadly Sweet’ to screen as “pre-opening film” at Venice
Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin star in the London-set film by the ‘Caligula’ director.
Kaouther Ben Hania, Daniel Blumberg join Venice Competition jury
They join jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Netflix sets Brad Pitt Cliff Booth film for late November Imax theatrical slot
The Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood spin-off has been viewed as a Venice contender.
Which films are in the running for the 2026 Venice Film Festival?
The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, Wild Horse Nine, A Woman Unknown, Being Heumann tipped for Lido bows.
Screen critics’ standout films from Venice and Toronto 2025
From major awards contenders to hidden gems.
How Julia Jackman’s ‘100 Nights of Hero’ brought together a starry cast including Charli XCX
”We thought we were working through it much more leisurely,” says Jackman. ”Their enthusiasm made it feel real.”
Labina Mitevska reflects on why she believes the world needs her sister Teona Strugar Mitevska’s Venice title ‘Mother’
The Horizons opener stars Noomi Rapace as the Catholic nun Mother Teresa in 1948.
