In ‘Eklipse,’ a Teen Faces Silence and Rejection After His Father Gets “the Gay Disease” (Exclusive Clip)

Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher has fictionalized autobiographical experiences in his feature film debut Eklipse, which will world premiere in the Horizons section of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5. The title, spelled with a “k” in both its German and English versions, means “eclipse,” signaling how the movie touches on…

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Zurich Film Fest Galas Set for Award Contenders ‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Josephine’

The Zurich International Film Festival unveiled highlights from its gala program Thursday, with a selection of “auteur cinema for a broader audience” in the words of festival boss Christian Jungen —that should further cement Zurich’s position as a key international stop for awards season. The gala lineup includes several of this year’s buzziest titles, among…

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Venice Unveils 2026 Lineup (Updating Live)

Venice Unveils 2026 Lineup (Updating Live)

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is unveiling its official lineup today. Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera and Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, president of the Biennale di Venezia, will confirm the films running in competition and main sidebar sections. You can follow their presentation, starting from 11 am local time at La Biennale Library of the Historical…

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Ellen Burstyn to Receive Venice Lifetime Golden Lion

Ellen Burstyn to Receive Venice Lifetime Golden Lion

Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, The Exorcist) will be honored at this year’s Venice Film Festival with a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Burstyn will attend the 83rd Venice Festival and receive her award at the screening of Flesh Impact, a new short film from director Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Bride!) which…

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