The Venice Film Festival has announced its prestigious award winners, with the Golden Lion for best film being among the top honors distributed at the ceremony. The festival’s competition jury, headed by actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, selected winners from a diverse slate of international films vying for recognition.
This year’s competition featured several notable contenders, including works from acclaimed directors such as Danny Boyle, Werner Herzog, and Hirokazu Kore-eda. The jury also included filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, who won the grand jury prize last year for her Gaza-centered drama, alongside other distinguished international cinema figures.
The ceremony paid tribute to Jeremy Thomas, an Oscar-winning British producer who passed away on Friday at age 77. Thomas was renowned for his work on “The Last Emperor,” which garnered nine Academy Awards in 1988, and for his extensive collaborations with Italian directors. Festival participants remembered him as a passionate advocate for human-made cinema.
Beyond the main competition, the festival recognized excellence across multiple categories, including the Horizons section, which spotlighted emerging talent and innovative films from around the world. The awards celebrated achievements in directing, acting, screenwriting, and filmmaking across various formats and traditions.
Originally reported by Variety →
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