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Netanyahu Threatens Filmmaker’s Citizenship After NAZA, Film Council Targets Festivals
NAZA's Venice premiere put its directors at risk of citizenship loss and prompted the Israeli Film Council to strip festivals from funding criteria.
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May el-Toukhy Wins Venice Golden Lion, Becomes Eighth Woman To Claim Top Prize
May el-Toukhy’s Woman Unknown won Venice’s Golden Lion; Mathilde Arcel took best actress and the Guardian-produced documentary NAZA won a special
Venice Feedback Wall Lets Audiences Vent About Films and Organisers
A public feedback wall at the Venice film festival gives audiences a place to vent about films and the festival organisers.
Ever Anderson Recasts Milla Jovovich’s Vintage Style, Shaping Red Carpet Tone
At Venice, Ever Anderson wore vintage and Christian Dior, echoing mother Milla Jovovich’s Jovovich-Hawk era while staking her own red carpet identity.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem’s coordinated red‑carpet looks and a 15.5 minute standing ovation refocused attention on Bunker at Venice.
Selena Gomez Swaps Vacation Linens for Leather, Signals Fall Layering
Back from an extended Italy trip, Selena Gomez traded summer linens and bikinis for a collarless black leather jacket and pencil skirt.
Florence Pugh Bolsters Case for Keeping Long Hair Ahead of Fall Bob Trend
In Venice, Florence Pugh arrived with a high textured ponytail and later a wet-look quiff, her hair nearly waist-length as an alternative to the bob.
Parker Posey Brings Theatrical Valentino to Wild Horse Nine Premiere in Venice
Posey arrived in Venice to premiere Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, balancing press duties with sightseeing and bold Valentino looks.
Kendall Jenner Buys 1955 Alexander Calder Earrings, Spurs Interest in Artist Jewelry
Kendall Jenner purchased a 1955 hammered-silver Alexander Calder earring pair from London gallerist Louisa Guinness while in Venice.
Phoebe Bridgers Challenges Red Carpet Grooming With Unshaven Legs at Venice
At Venice, Phoebe Bridgers appeared in a Gucci suit with visible, unshaven legs, earned a seven-minute standing ovation for Primetime, then wore
Ever Anderson Boosts Profile at Venice Festival With Dior and Vintage
At her Venice debut the 18-year-old promoted Father Joe and reinforced her style as a Dior ambassador, pairing a 1930s silk-organza frock with two
Red Carpets Shift as Jennifer Lawrence and Amal Clooney Balance Summer and Fall Style
Loose summer frocks and sharp tailoring shared red carpets this week, with Venice, Paris and the U.S. Open serving both gowns and suits.
Venice Red Carpet Reasserts Power, Shapes Season's Fashion Narrative
Venice Film Festival red carpet is dictating seasonal fashion, with arrivals including George and Amal Clooney, Claire Foy and Robert Pattinson.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Take Best‑Dressed Crown at Venice Film Festival
The engaged pair dominated the Primetime premiere on September 5, pairing a custom Dior Homme suit with a glittering Saint Laurent mini.
Robert Pattinson Delivers Hypnotic Chris Hansen in Primetime While Film Falters
Pattinson transforms into Chris Hansen in Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, delivering a riveting central turn while the film struggles to sustain
Cartier Launches Cinema Club at Venice Film Festival, Deepens Cultural Ambitions
Cartier used its fifth year as Venice's main sponsor to unveil the Cartier Cinema Club, hosting a Gritti Palace toast that drew Amal Clooney, Emma
Amal Clooney Keeps Boho Summer Style as Venice Film Festival Winds Down
Leaving Venice on September 5, Amal Clooney favoured a relaxed boho look, pairing an Elie Saab silk skirt with Cartier bracelets and a Chloé bag.
Chanel Claims Venice Spotlight as Mariacarla Boscono Returns in Matthieu Blazy Gown
Mariacarla Boscono returned to the Venice red carpet in a newspaper-print Chanel gown by Matthieu Blazy, her fifth appearance on the lido.
Amos Gitai Brings West Bank Story to Venice, Khan al-Ahmar School Remains At Risk
International pressure has kept Khan al-Ahmar’s improvised school standing, Amos Gitai says.
John Malkovich Secures Menswear Crown at Venice Film Festival
On the Wild Horse Nine promo trail in Venice, John Malkovich turned the festival into a menswear showcase with a string of vintage-driven looks.
Venice Film Festival Challenges Shrinking Attention Economy
The Venice film festival delivers politically forthright epics as social media distorts the EU's crises, sparking a debate on attention economy.