John Malkovich Sparks Oscar Buzz With Venice Best Actor Win
John Malkovich won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival on September 12, 2026, for his role as an aging CIA agent in Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine.
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John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Star in Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine
Writer-director Martin McDonagh’s fifth feature film, Wild Horse Nine, stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA officers on a final mission to Easter Island.
Israeli Minister Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of NAZA Documentary Directors
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar demanded on September 13, 2026, that the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor be revoked following their Venice Film…
Israeli Minister Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of NAZA Directors
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced plans on September 14, 2026, to revoke the citizenship of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following their documentary NAZA…
Alex Gibney’s Four-Hour Musk Documentary Portrays Tech Mogul as Con Man
Nearly four hours with the richest person in the history of the world is director Alex Gibney’s ambitious proposal.
Israel Culture Minister Threatens to Revoke Citizenship of NAZA Filmmakers
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar vowed on Sunday to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary NAZA won the Special Jury…
Woman Unknown Wins Golden Lion and Best Actress at Venice Film Festival
Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy’s post-war drama Woman Unknown won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on September 12, 2026.
NAZA Documentary Gets Record 25-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival
The late festival addition NAZA, a documentary focusing on the war in Gaza and what Israeli military insiders describe as the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians, received a…
New Documentary NAZA Exposes Israeli AI Targeting Systems in Gaza
Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor premiered their new documentary, NAZA, at the Venice Film Festival on September 10.
Penélope Cruz Revives 90s Style with Elegance at Venice Film Festival
Penélope Cruz made a striking return to her 1990s fashion roots at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, while her film Bunker earned a 15-minute standing ovation, highlighting her…
Elon Musk Documentary by Alex Gibney Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Veteran documentarian Alex Gibney’s new film exploring the life and influence of the world’s richest man premiered at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.
Alex Gibney’s Musk Documentary Premieres at Venice Film Festival
Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour documentary Musk premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, sparking intense debate with its unsparing portrait of the world’s richest man…