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Cristian Mungiu Is Glad You’re Arguing About ‘Fjord.’ Just Don’t Assume His Politics
The Romanian auteur is on the cusp of his Oscars breakthrough for his social drama, which has already been hotly debated on social media for months.
Venice’s Lone Female Competition Director May el-Toukhy on Gender Gap: “I’ve Never Heard a Female Director Being Called a Genius”
The Danish director, whose Woman Unknown premieres in competition, calls the shortage of women vying for the Golden Lion "a structural problem.'
Oscars: Iraq picks ‘No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman’ as Best Intl. Feature Contender
Halkawt Mustafa’s feature about a female Kurdish sniper who returns to Mosul to try and rescue her younger sister is Iraq's Oscar contender.
Wim Wenders on His 14-Year Journey Building Peter Zumthor Doc ‘From Inside Out’
Wim Wenders discusses his 3D documentary 'From Inside Out' on star architect Peter Zumthor, which world premieres at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
May el-Toukhy Takes ‘Woman Unknown’ to Venice: “I’ve Used Every Part of Me to Make This Film”
The director of Venice Film Festival competition feature 'Woman Unknown,' Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy, on the origin story of a bold, sharp movie.
Liam and Noel Gallagher Lock Arms at Venice Premiere of ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’
Liam, Noel Gallagher's documentary captures their Oasis Live ’25 reunion with interviews and access to rehearsals, backstage and stadium performances.
Gallagher Brothers Skip Venice Press Conference for Concert Doc
The two-hour fan service documentary captures the brothers’ blockbuster Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour.
Kate and Rooney Mara Talk ‘Bucking Fastard,’ Synchronized Sisterhood and Werner Herzog Life Lessons: “He Doesn’t Give a S***”
The Mara sisters play siblings who speak, love and dream in the new Werner Herzog drama Bucking Fastard, which premiered in competition in Venice.
Paul Schrader Tears Up at ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ Venice Premiere
Jack Huston leads Schrader’s latest meditation on guilt and redemption, alongside Sofia Boutella and Bill Pullman.
Creator of Netflix’s ‘Fauda’ Attacks Mark Ruffalo Over Gaza Genocide Remarks, Citing Aid and Birth Figures
Avi Issacharoff called the actor a "rare combination" of "stupid" and "ignorant," but the statistics he offered do not resolve a legal question.