Under the leadership of Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, the 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival is set to celebrate the best of global cinema, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious events on the international cinematic calendar. This year, the festival will once again present a remarkable variety of works, ranging from highly anticipated world premieres to auteur cinema and emerging talents shaping the future of filmmaking. Screenings, special events, and encounters with industry leaders will transform Venice into the beating heart of contemporary cinema, set in a unique atmosphere blending art, glamour, and culture.
The Festival is divided into six official sections (Competition, Out of Competition, Orizzonti, Venice Spotlight, Venice Classics, and Venice Immersive) and two indipendent parallel sections: the International Critics’ Week and the Venice Days (Giornate degli Autori). Films in the Competition (Venice 82), all presented as world premieres, compete for the coveted Golden Lion for Best Film, along with other prestigious awards presented by the international jury, including Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion – Best Director Award, Coppa Volpi for Best Actress, Coppa Volpi for Best Actor, Special Jury Prize, Award for Best Screenplay, Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Emerging Actor or Actress. Debut feature films in competitive sections, as well as the Orizzonti, Venice Classics-Documentaries, and Venice Immersive categories, are recognized with specific awards presented by dedicated juries. In 2024, the Golden Lion was awarded to Pedro Almodóvar for his film The Room Next Door.
Explore all the awards from the previous edition here.
For over 15 years, Venews has produced and curated the official Daily of the Venice International Film Festival. This project has been developed in collaboration with prominent partners in cinematic publishing, including Variety, Film Tv, and Ciak, offering the public comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the festival. The Daily features film presentations, interviews with directors and actors, and a full schedule of screenings and events that enliven Venice’s Lido for 10 days. Since 2022, the print edition has been complemented by a website providing an in-depth preview of festival news and films, transforming during the event into a live daily chronicle from the Lido.
Archive of recent editions:
DAILY 81st VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – 2024
DAILY 80th VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – 2023
DAILY 79th VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – 2022
