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Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Opens in Theaters After Louisville Shoot

Early reviews spotlight Bill Skarsgård in a timely true-crime drama from the director’s return to features.

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Uses Awards Spotlight to Press Lawmakers as UK Release Begins

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Reaches U.S. Theaters After Venice Debut

‘100 Nights of Hero’ Trailer Debuts, Paving the Way for Dec. 5 U.S. Theatrical Release

National Geographic Sets Nov. 28 U.S. Theatrical Release for ‘The Tale of Silyan’ as Trailer Debuts

Oscar-Winning 'No Other Land' Sets U.S. Digital Self-Release for Oct. 20 After Rejecting Mubi Deal

A24 Drops Behind-the-Scenes Featurette for The Smashing Machine as Awards Momentum Builds

Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend Closes Venice Competition to Warm Ovation

Franco Maresco’s ‘Bravo Bene!’ Debuts in Venice Competition With a Radical Meta Portrait

‘Elisa’ Bows in Venice Competition With an Interview-Driven Psychodrama of Guilt

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Receives 23-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice as Awards Buzz Builds

AGON Premieres in Venice Critics’ Week With a Hybrid Portrait of Three Athletes

François Ozon’s The Stranger Bows at Venice to Ovation and Strong Early Reviews

Sofia Coppola’s Marc Jacobs Documentary Premieres at Venice to Warm Early Reviews

Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Draws 15-Minute Ovation at Venice

Doug Liman’s Asteroid Debuts at Venice as AndroidXR Showcase for Samsung Headset

Amanda Seyfried Rewears Julia Roberts’ Versace Look at Venice After Instagram Request

amfAR Venice Gala Raises $3.4 Million as Schnabel Portraits Drive Bidding

Venice Film Festival Emerges as Fashion’s Launchpad for 2025 Designer Debuts

Thousands March for Gaza Near Venice Film Festival With Police Holding Back Red-Carpet Access