The film will be in the running for the shortlist of 15 international titles to be announced on 15 December, whilst the nominations are due on 21 January 2027 and the Oscars ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on 14 March 2027

 In the Middle East, only in the Jewish state do we find a film industry, an investigative press, a film festival and a host of writers who dare to be hated in their own country. The only democracy where criticism and dissent are not a crime, but a source of pride

The Golden Lion went to the only film in the competition directed by a woman. Malkovich’s Volpi Cup was well deserved. No awards for the Italians.

Personalised tickets, meticulously crafted masks, a couple of kicks at the ball, the celebrations and the VIP area. Venetian scenes that have been left out of the daily news reports

John Malkovich wins Best Actor. “Naza” receives the Special Jury Prize. The winners of the 2026 Venice Film Festival

Following Nicolas Pariser’s Il maschio pentito, the only men of interest in Venice were Martin McDonagh, director of Wild Horse Nine, and his actors John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.

Martone’s “Scherzetto”, in cinemas today, centres on a very young protagonist, whilst “Naza” by Abraham and Szor tells the story of the ‘collateral’ victims