VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 83rd Venice Film Festival ends Saturday with the presentation of jury awards including the Golden Lion for best film.
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Twenty-four Israeli military insiders including intelligence officers and soldiers give insight into the war in Gaza and …
VENICE, Italy (AP) — A slew of high-profile films debuted Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary, …
VENICE, Italy (AP) — A new documentary about Elon Musk uses a CGI avatar and artificial intelligence voice syncing to simulate an interview wi…
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Alex Gibney has made films about powerful people, corporations and organizations before: Enron, Elizabeth Holmes, Sciento…
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Gallagher brothers brought some rock star energy to a sleepy, and sweaty, Venice Film Festival Saturday, where the do…
Robert Pattinson didn't plan to play Chris Hansen in “Primetime,” which debuted Saturday at the Venice Film Festival, but it became irresistible. He started as a producer on the film about “To Catch a Predator,” but ended up taking on the role. Pattinson found Hansen's accent challenging but was drawn to the character. Director Lance Oppenheim, known for documentaries, was intrigued by Hansen's persona. Based on a 2006 sting operation, the film explores the ambitions of those involved in the show. Hansen wasn't involved in the film and has expressed concerns. Pattinson hopes Hansen likes the movie, which also marks singer Phoebe Bridgers' acting debut.
VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney may be at the Venice Film Festival to receive a lifetime achievement award, but he didn’t dwell just on me…
The Venice Film Festival is set to kick off the fall film festival season with its 83rd edition. Stars like Robert Pattinson, George Clooney and Penélope Cruz are expected to attend. This year, attention may focus on Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk, which explores his rise and power. Other notable films include Julia Loktev's “My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile,” about independent Russian journalists, and the Gaza-focused documentary “NAZA.” The festival also highlights the ongoing issue of gender disparity, with only one female director in the main competition. The festival runs from Sept. 2 through Sept. 12.
The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup. “NAZA,” from two of the fi…