Venice film festival opens with premieres and political disputes
The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened on the Lido and runs through Sept. 12, featuring Danny Boyle's opening film "Ink" and an international competition for the Golden Lion. Stars and honorees include George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn, while films expected to draw awards attention include Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine" and Robert Pattinson's "Primetime." Documentary premieres include Alex Gibney's nearly four-hour "Musk." The festival faces political controversy over Ilya Khrzhanovsky's "DAU," objections from Ukrainian authorities, and activism demands tied to Israel and Palestine, while the competition again includes only one female director among 21 films.
Venice opens amid major films and contested political selections
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The Venice festival began in 1932 and became annual by 1935. Recent premieres at Venice have gone on to win Oscars, and the 2026 edition now faces political scrutiny and protests. The awards will be announced on Sept. 12, which may affect…
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