The 82nd Venice Film Festival officially started on August 27, 2025, and will run until September 6. The event brings together the brightest stars and filmmakers to showcase new films and compete for prestigious awards. (labiennale.org)
Opening Film: La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino, starring Toni Servillo, premiered at the Palazzo del Cinema. (labiennale.org)
Awards: Director Gus Van Sant will receive the Campari Passion for Film Award on September (labiennale.org)
Jury: The jury is chaired by American director Alexander Payne. Other members include Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, Chinese actress Zhao Tao, French director Stéphane Brizé, and Italian director Maura Delpero. (labiennale.org)
The red carpet showcased elegant outfits:
Cate Blanchett: Black Armani Privé gown with a plunging neckline and diamond accessories from Louis Vuitton. (instyle.com)
Tilda Swinton: Custom Chanel dress, showcasing avant-garde style. (elle.com)
Heidi and Leni Klum: Coordinated corseted dresses by Intimissimi, highlighting a mother-daughter fashion statement. (elle.com)
„Bugonia“: Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone. Premiered on August 28. (wmagazine.com)
„Jay Kelly“: Starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, exploring themes of fame and personal life in Hollywood. (reuters.com)
„The Voice of Hind Rajab“: Tunisian director Kauter Ben Hania presents a film supported by Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix, inspired by the tragic story of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab. (indiatimes.com)
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