Venice Film Festival 2025
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Opinion & Analysis
Calle Malaga Review: Carmen Maura Shines in Maryam Touzani’s Gentle but Uneven Drama
The new film “Calle Malaga”, directed by Maryam Touzani, opens with a history lesson on Tangier’s Spanish community, but it…
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Silent Friend: A Poetic Exploration of Science, Nature, and Human Connection
Silent Friend by Hungarian director Ildikó Enyedi emerges as one of the most captivating entries at the Venice Film Festival,…
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Opinion & Analysis
Duse Review: Pietro Marcello’s Eleonora Duse Biopic Struggles to Find Its Voice
With Duse, filmmaker Pietro Marcello turns his lens on Eleonora Duse (1858–1924), the legendary Italian actress whose life and work…
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The Voice of Hind Rajab Breaks Ovation Record at Venice with 23-Minute Applause
Kaouther Ben Hania’s Gaza-set drama, The Voice of Hind Rajab, became the most celebrated film at this year’s Venice Film…
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In The Hand of Dante: Julian Schnabel and Oscar Isaac Bring Tosches’ Vision to Life in Venice
At the Venice Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Julian Schnabel presented his long-awaited project, In The Hand of Dante, adapted from…
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Reviews & Ratings
Venice 2025 Non-Fiction Highlights: Ross McElwee, Lucrecia Martel, and Alexandre O. Philippe
The Venice Film Festival 2025 showcased a remarkable non-fiction program, with powerful works by Werner Herzog, Laura Poitras, Ross McElwee,…
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Venice Film Festival 2025 Highlights: Dwayne Johnson, Kim Novak, Amanda Seyfried & Jim Jarmusch Deliver Emotion-Driven Films
At the Venice Film Festival 2025, four highly anticipated films—The Smashing Machine, Kim Novak’s Vertigo, The Testament of Ann Lee,…
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The Smashing Machine Reviews: Dwayne Johnson Stuns Critics in Benny Safdie’s Venice Biopic
The Smashing Machine, the first solo directorial effort from Benny Safdie, premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival and…
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The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Stuns in Benny Safdie’s Venice MMA Biopic
The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie, premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival, presenting a bold and unconventional…
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The Testament of Ann Lee Earns Positive Venice Reviews for Amanda Seyfried’s Bold Performance
The Testament of Ann Lee, the latest feature by Mona Fastvold, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, with Amanda Seyfried…
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