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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ World Premiere Roars in Venice With 21-Minute Standing Ovation and “Free Palestine” Chants

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ World Premiere Roars in Venice With 21-Minute Standing Ovation and “Free Palestine” Chants

Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at the 2025 Venice Film Festival to a 21-minute standing ovation and chants of “Free Palestine.” Backed by Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Brad Pitt, and Alfonso Cuarón, the emotional Gaza drama is already Tunisia’s official Oscar entry.

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Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson Face Nuclear Attack in Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Trailer

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson Face Nuclear Attack in Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Trailer

Watch Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite trailer: Idris Elba stars as the U.S. president facing a nuclear strike on Chicago, with Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker. The tense political thriller premiered at Venice 2025 and arrives in U.S. theaters Oct. 10 before streaming on Netflix Oct. 24.

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Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Delivers TKO at Venice With 15-Minute Ovation

Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Delivers TKO at Venice With 15-Minute Ovation

Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr, brought the house down at Venice with a 15-minute ovation. Co-starring Emily Blunt, the A24 drama cements Johnson’s career-defining pivot into prestige acting.

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Who Could Win the Golden Lion? The Strongest Venice Film Festival Contenders So Far

Who Could Win the Golden Lion? The Strongest Venice Film Festival Contenders So Far

From Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed No Other Choice to Netflix’s divisive Frankenstein and Jay Kelly, the Golden Lion race at Venice 82 is heating up. With heavyweights like Kathryn Bigelow and Jim Jarmusch still to premiere, here’s a deep dive into the strongest contenders so far.

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Jude Law’s Putin in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Could Become Awards Season’s Wild Card

Jude Law’s Putin in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Could Become Awards Season’s Wild Card

At the Venice Film Festival, Jude Law delivers a chilling turn as Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas’ The Wizard of the Kremlin, starring alongside Paul Dano. The politically charged adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli’s novel is already sparking awards buzz and comparisons to The Apprentice.

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer Unveils a Gothic, Humanized Monster

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Trailer Unveils a Gothic, Humanized Monster

Watch the trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature. Premiered at Venice to acclaim, the gothic adaptation blends lyrical visuals with profound emotion. In theaters Oct. 17 and streaming on Netflix Nov. 7.

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‘After the Hunt’: What the Critics Are Saying About Luca Guadagnino’s Venice Drama

‘After the Hunt’: What the Critics Are Saying About Luca Guadagnino’s Venice Drama

Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri has divided critics at Venice, drawing praise for its performances but criticism for its ambiguity.

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Tom Waits Plays a Weird Reclusive Dad in Teaser for Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’

Tom Waits Plays a Weird Reclusive Dad in Teaser for Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’

Jim Jarmusch’s new anthology film Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling, and Vicky Krieps, premieres at the Venice Film Festival before a December 24 release from Mubi.

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Luca Guadagnino Explains Woody Allen–Style Credits in ‘After the Hunt’ at Venice

Luca Guadagnino Explains Woody Allen–Style Credits in ‘After the Hunt’ at Venice

At Venice, Luca Guadagnino explained why After the Hunt opens with Woody Allen–style credits, calling it both a homage to classic cinema and a provocation about how we reckon with controversial artists. Starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield, the Amazon MGM Studios drama opens Oct. 10.

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George Clooney Brings Star Power (and a 10-Minute Ovation) to Venice with ‘Jay Kelly’

George Clooney Brings Star Power (and a 10-Minute Ovation) to Venice with ‘Jay Kelly’

George Clooney powered through illness to attend the Venice premiere of Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, where the Netflix dramedy earned a 10-minute standing ovation and early Oscar buzz.

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Venice Film Festival 2025 In Photos: ‘La Grazia’ Opening Night, Red Carpet, Arrivals & More

Venice Film Festival 2025 In Photos: ‘La Grazia’ Opening Night, Red Carpet, Arrivals & More

The 82nd Venice Film Festival kicked off with Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia premiere and red-carpet arrivals from George and Amal Clooney, Emma Stone, Adam Sandler, and more.

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Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite Ignites Netflix’s Fall Slate

Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite Ignites Netflix’s Fall Slate

Kathryn Bigelow returns with A House of Dynamite, a tense military thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba. The film premieres at Venice, hits theaters Oct. 10, and streams on Netflix Oct. 24.

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Must-See Films At Venezia 82

Must-See Films At Venezia 82

Venice 82 brings a powerhouse lineup of auteurs and awards contenders. From Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia and Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite, these are the must-see films of the festival.

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Filmmakers Urge Venice Programmers to Take Stand on Gaza in Open Letter

Filmmakers Urge Venice Programmers to Take Stand on Gaza in Open Letter

Hundreds of filmmakers, including Ken Loach, Alba Rohrwacher, and Céline Sciamma, signed an open letter urging the Venice Film Festival to condemn what they describe as genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The Biennale responded, citing films in its lineup as evidence of open dialogue.

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Venice Film Festival Hacked, Attendee Data Compromised in Major Cyberattack

Venice Film Festival Hacked, Attendee Data Compromised in Major Cyberattack

The 2025 Venice Film Festival confirmed a data breach compromising attendee names, emails, phone numbers, and tax information. Organizers say the attack occurred on July 7 and have contacted authorities and affected parties.

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‘Jay Kelly’: George Clooney and Adam Sandler Tackle Movie Stardom in Noah Baumbach’s TIFF50 Centerpiece Premiere

‘Jay Kelly’: George Clooney and Adam Sandler Tackle Movie Stardom in Noah Baumbach’s TIFF50 Centerpiece Premiere

George Clooney and Adam Sandler star in Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly,’ a deeply personal film set to premiere at TIFF 2025 in the Centerpiece section. The road movie blends humor, memory, and emotion in one of the festival’s most anticipated titles.

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Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

Gus Van Sant to Receive Venice Fest’s Passion for Film Award

Two-time Oscar nominee Gus Van Sant will receive the Passion for Film Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival. The acclaimed director of 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk' will premiere his new thriller 'Dead Man’s Wire' starring Bill Skarsgård and Al Pacino.

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