1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (251+ words) Belarusian director Andrei Kutsila’s “Letters from the Silenced Country,” a portrayal of contemporary Belarus seen through the lives of five individuals whose existence has been upended by state violence and political repression, is the winner of The Golden Globes Impact…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (484+ words) Maggie Gyllenhaal kicked off her term as Venice jury president by calling out the lack of women filmmakers in the running for the prestigious Golden Lion. And on Saturday night, she concluded it by awarding the prize to the only…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (789+ words) Mia Wasikowska fills out the screen in Kuba Dorabialski’s “Agata the Writer.” Metaphorically and figuratively, as one especially arresting sequence shows her in close-up looking directly at the audience and recounting the rest of the story. “I was so curious…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (229+ words) The Venice Film Festival is about to reveal its award winners, including the prestigious Golden Lion for best film. Last year, Jim Jarmusch took home the top prize for his family triptych “Father Mother Sister Brother,” while Benny Safdie won…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (142+ words) Argentinian director Maria Aparicio’s drama “Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion” — which mixes personal and political elements — has scored the Venice Days director’s award, the section’s top prize. Eva Bianco stars as Eva, while Roger Koza plays Dante. The section’s top award…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (306+ words) Despite his acclaimed acting career, Russell Crowe has always really wanted to be a rock star. That dream appeared to come true on Friday night as he premiered his self-directed documentary “What Love Builds,” about his lesser known music career,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (469+ words) According to the synopsis, “Sanctuary” is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, where the discovery of a cryogenically suspended woman provokes fear in a desperate village, sending a young warrior and the mysterious woman on a quest for a lost city…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (277+ words) Variety Ellen Burstyn Wipes Away Tears, Hugs Taika Waititi and Pamela Anderson as Heartfelt Drama ‘Place to Be’ Earns 6-Minute Venice Ovation Ellen Burstyn wept as Kornél Mundruczó’s heartfelt drama “Place to Be” was embraced at Venice Film Festival with…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (269+ words) Stefano Knuchel‘s “Il desiderio di essere inutile – Hugo a Venezia” (“A Longing to Be of No Use – Hugo in Venice”) will premiere out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 12, in a special screening jointly presented by…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (310+ words) Penelope Cruz broke out into uncontrollable sobs as she kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem during the incredibly long 15.5-minute standing ovation at the premiere of “Bunker” at the Venice Film Festival Tuesday night. That made “Bunker” the winner…...