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Jude Law Doesn’t Fear Repercussions for Playing Putin in Venice Thriller ‘Wizard of the Kremlin’: ‘We Weren’t Looking for Controversy for Controversy’s Sake’
[ad_1] Jude Law had no qualms about portraying the ruthless Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas‘ new film “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which premieres on Sunday at Venice...
Jia Zhangke Talks Distribution, AI and the Future of Cinema in Venice Masterclass
[ad_1] Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke took the stage at the Venice Film Festival for a wide-ranging masterclass that spanned his career, his parallel work as a distributor, and his thoughts...
Venice Premiere ‘One Woman One Bra’ Takes Aim at ‘Message-Based’ Films Shaping African Narrative
[ad_1] Kenyan filmmaker Vincho Nchogu makes her feature directorial debut with the pastoral drama “One Woman One Bra,” a story of womanhood, community and the struggle to reshape African narratives...
Female Filmmakers Lead Large Contingent of Arab Features Unspooling at the Venice Festival
[ad_1] Continuing a great year for Arab cinema at major festivals — with films such as “Once Upon a Time in Gaza,” “The President’s Cake” and “The Little Sister” winning...
Willem Dafoe’s Venice Movie ‘The Souffleur’ Finds Distribution in Italy Ahead of World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Gastón Solnicki’s buzzy new film “The Souffleur,” starring Willem Dafoe and world premiering in Venice Horizons, has found a home in Italy. Magnify has sold the film to Revolver...
Venice Days Selections Explore Russia’s ‘Willing Blindness’ During Chechen Wars, Silence Over Ukraine
[ad_1] More than three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, two films premiering in the Venice Days sidebar of the Venice Film Festival explore a different conflict...
Suki Waterhouse Slips Into Glossy Mary Jane Flats at the Venice Film Festival 2025
[ad_1] Suki Waterhouse offset a nautical-looking outfit with romantic yet edgy Mary Jane flats at the Venice Film Festival 2025 on Saturday. The actress and singer was snapped exiting a...
Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi Shed Tears as Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Brings Venice to Life With Monstrous 13-Minute Ovation
[ad_1] Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” injected some life into Venice, earning a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation, the longest of the festival so far. Oscar Isaac, who plays the titular mad...
Amanda Seyfried Skips Heels for White Sneakers at the Venice Film Festival 2025
[ad_1] Amanda Seyfried made the case for the humble white sneaker at the Venice Film Festival 2025, stepping out in a minimal style from Cariuma. On Saturday, the “Mean Girls”...
Huge Gaza Protest Marches Toward Venice Film Festival as Thousands Attend Rally
[ad_1] The Venice Film Festival on Saturday became the focus of possibly the largest protest ever seen at a major film event over Israel’s ongoing military assault on Gaza. Thousands,...
Imagine’s Film Chief Jeb Brody on Buzzy Venice Drama ‘After the Hunt’ and Why Making Movies That Resonate Has Never Been Harder
[ad_1] “By the way, when you edit this, I don’t need to be saying ‘distinctive’ 500 times.” Jeb Brody is describing the ethos behind the upcoming film slate at Imagine...
‘Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence’ About Italy’s First Female Film Director Acquired by First Hand Films Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Switzerland-based distributor First Hand Films has taken world sales on “Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence,” which reconstructs the overlooked story of Italy’s first female director, ahead of the documentary’s world...