Entertainment Iranian Director Rejects Hope After January Massacre, Focuses on ‘Small Specks of Light’ September 14, 2026 Ali Asgari, the Iranian director behind Disappearance, Terrestrial Verses, and Divine Comedy, has abandoned grand visions of a brighter future for his country. Instead, he now clings to what he…
Entertainment Khrzhanovsky’s ‘Dau’ Lands in Venice Six Years After Muted Berlin Premiere Amid Ethical Debate September 12, 2026 Controversial Soviet Epic Returns to Festival Circuit More than six years after Ilya Khrzhanovsky premiered “DAU. Natasha” and “DAU. Degeneration” at the Berlin Film Festival, the director returns with a…
Entertainment Laura Dern to Honor George Clooney at Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion Ceremony August 31, 2026 Laura Dern will deliver the Laudatio speech honoring George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival, where the acclaimed actor, director, and producer will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement…
Markets Venice Film Festival Closes With Giovanni Veronesi’s Dio Ride on Historical Faith Drama July 17, 2026 Veronesi’s Period Drama Secures Prestigious Closing Slot The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will close with Dio Ride, written and directed by Giovanni Veronesi. The film screens out of competition…